[G4] Connect one monitor and two macs??

[Paul Moortgat]

On http://www.macwindows.com/keyboard.html one can find Dr. Bott his  
solution.

Paul Moortgat

On 11 Dec 2005, at 16:53, Philip J Robar wrote:

>
> On Dec 11, 2005, at 6:18 AM, John Erdman wrote:
>
>> On Dec 10, 2005, at 10:34 PM, Jason McClary wrote:
>>
>>> KVM stands for Keyboard, Video and Mouse switch. So a USB KVM is  
>>> one that uses USB connectors for the Keyboard and mouse as  
>>> opposed to PS/2 KVM. A USB Switch would be what you are thinking  
>>> about.
>>>
>>> He said USB so that Jim would not accidentally get a KVM that  
>>> uses PS/2 connections for the Keyboard and mouse. For the longest  
>>> time finding a KVM that used USB over PS/2 was a pain.
>>
>> Good point about the PS/2 connector. Tho I oughtta let Daniel  
>> speak for himself, I suspect that he also was thinking that the  
>> 6100 isn't likely to have a USB port. IIRC It uses the ADB  
>> connectors for the key board and mouse. So Jim needs something  
>> that the video cables plug into..  trouble is tho is that most of  
>> the switches I've seen for that are pretty pricey.
>
> 2 way KVMs go for $20 to $100 depending on features and how much  
> you're willing to overpay for a brand that makes you feel  
> comfortable. (Cough, Belkin, cough.) Jim can safely just ignore the  
> 'K' and 'M' parts of the switch.
>
> Roger's systems has 2 and 4 way VGA manual switch boxes for $8 and  
> $10 respectively, but by the time you add cables you're better off  
> getting an inexpensive KVM that comes with the cables built-in.  
> Fry's Electronics has them for $30 and they are regularly on sale  
> for $20. (http://www.outpost.com/, if you don't have a store near  
> you.)
>
> One thing that Jim needs to keep in mind is that he will also need  
> an Apple video to VGA adaptor if he doesn't already have one.
>
>
> Phil
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