Yes, unplug and replug the display every time you want to switch. Or access one of the Macs via VNC.AML707 said:Thanks i am about to check out that option, but do you think there is any other way I would like to review my all possible options.
LOLreh said:Yes, unplug and replug the display every time you want to switch. Or access one of the Macs via VNC.
Good point Senor RAM, I didn't notice that display (I have the same one). Regarding the USB switch, I've been using the IOgear GUB201 USB switch with no problems.CanadaRAM said:If you have the Dell 2005FPW, then you already have a DVI and a VGA input, which you can switch between with a front bezel button. You have to live with VGA from your secondary machine, mind you.
That just leaves the USB switching, which you can get a cheaper USB switchbox for. However, Macs don't play nice with some USB switches and KVMs, they'll go to sleep and not wake up.
You can also share your keyboard and mouse over a network connection using Synergy (available at SourceForge), especially if your monitor has multiple inputs. That will spare you any additional hardware and reduce desk clutter. I have five computers connected via Synergy, sharing two monitors (one computer is on an S-video input and is a dedicated MythTV box [not the one in my sig, which is a development MythTV setup]).CanadaRAM said:If you have the Dell 2005FPW, then you already have a DVI and a VGA input, which you can switch between with a front bezel button. You have to live with VGA from your secondary machine, mind you.
That just leaves the USB switching, which you can get a cheaper USB switchbox for. However, Macs don't play nice with some USB switches and KVMs, they'll go to sleep and not wake up.
AML707 said:LOL.... How can I do that? (VNC)
You'll need to download a VNC server and install it on the computer that you want accessed (OSXvnc is a full-featured one that lots of people prefer to other implementations, including Apple's). Then, choose a client you like (Chicken of the VNC is popular, but I prefer VNCViewer because it has a smaller footprint and works less sluggishly in my experience) and connect to the IP of the computer with your password (you shouldn't use the same password as your user accounts). It's really not a difficult task, but it helps to try it on your own and have specific questions if you run into trouble.AML707 said:Can anyone help me in establishing VNC? Thanks.
matticus008 said:You'll need to download a VNC server and install it on the computer that you want accessed (OSXvnc is a full-featured one that lots of people prefer to other implementations, including Apple's).
eh? The whole point of using VNC in this case is to avoid a KVM switch.MacBoyX said:...Then you need a KVM switch.