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On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:31:21 +0100 Grant Sewell <dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hello Grant, > OK, I might look thick now... but what's the difference between a KVM "The only stupid question is the one you don't ask", as the saying goes. > switch and a "switch box" that has multiple K,V & M ports on it? In practical terms, not a lot. However, if one searches for 'KVM switch', lots of "clever" items show up, that require software installation, power, and so forth. Searching for 'switch box' brings up enclosures that have knobs on the front that give a satisfying... > (I have a lovely box under my monitor that has a satisfyingly solid > "cluck" noise when you switch from one machine to the other.) ..."clunk" ('cluck', indeed?! :-)) when you switch from one machine to the other. In any case, Nick did specify he was after the switched type, but I've yet to see his answer to my question asking why. Not that I think he's wrong, (in fact, I prefer the mechanical switch boxes too) but am merely curious as to what his reasons might be. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" Bet you thought you had it all worked out Problem - Sex Pistols
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