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Re: [LUG] USB enabled KVM that works under linux]

 

M.Blackmore wrote:
> Just found out that the kvm no-name I got from Maplins totally fails to
> work properly with linux (ubuntu and suse) on the usb front.
>
> I particularly miss the lack of clutter of strings with the cordless
> rodent and keyboard, as I am now back to strings.
>
> Anyone had a 3/4 way kvm/usb that will work with cordless mouse and
> keyboard stuffed into the usb slot, or in the case of a logitech
> cordless, with seperate dongles to make it conventional ps/2 for
> keyboard and mouse (that won't work either).
If you have the space to spare for the monitors and only want to get rid 
of the keyboards and mice, you could try Synergy (synergy.sf.net) - of 
course, the machines in question would have to be able to networked in 
some manner, but it is a really neat bit of software.

--Grant.

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