Could I use a KVM to control a Mac and a PC? Or would the keyboard and mouse differences just be a pain in the butt?
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KVM for Mac/PC combo?
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I assume Windows keyboards would work on OSX, I would advise using the Pro Mouse and KBoard (My friend who useds a AMD 2000+ uses the Pro Keyboard and Mouse with no problems)
Ensign
Ensign
Yes!
I use a Dr. Bott KVM MoniSwitch2USB switch for my Mac and PC and it rocks! I share an Apple USB keyboard and Logitech mouse (and monitor) with both computers (beige G3 tower upgraded with USB/OS9.1 and a Pentium3/Win2k) with no problems. Win 2k recognized the keyboard and setup the correct driver automatically. The only gripe I have is really small - there is a 5 second pause when nothing happens when you switch to the mac - otherwise switching back and forth between the computers has been flawless and stable.
http://www.drbott.com/prod/action.l...-response=detail.html&-recordID=33099&-search
The switch starts at $140 (for 2 computers) and comes with good quality USB and video cables to connect both computers to the switch. And it even looks nice!
Good luck!
Grant
I use a Dr. Bott KVM MoniSwitch2USB switch for my Mac and PC and it rocks! I share an Apple USB keyboard and Logitech mouse (and monitor) with both computers (beige G3 tower upgraded with USB/OS9.1 and a Pentium3/Win2k) with no problems. Win 2k recognized the keyboard and setup the correct driver automatically. The only gripe I have is really small - there is a 5 second pause when nothing happens when you switch to the mac - otherwise switching back and forth between the computers has been flawless and stable.
http://www.drbott.com/prod/action.l...-response=detail.html&-recordID=33099&-search
The switch starts at $140 (for 2 computers) and comes with good quality USB and video cables to connect both computers to the switch. And it even looks nice!
Good luck!
Grant
Belkin...
Belkin makes high quality stuff. For instance:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProd...aring/Omniview...Switches/OmniViewSOHOSeries/
KVM + USB + Audio
Cables sold separately...
Personally, I'm waiting for one that will handle my 4.1 setup...
Belkin makes high quality stuff. For instance:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProd...aring/Omniview...Switches/OmniViewSOHOSeries/
KVM + USB + Audio
Cables sold separately...
Personally, I'm waiting for one that will handle my 4.1 setup...
Are their Mac drivers for my M$ intellimouse optical? I'd rather not use the apple pro mouse.
Lethal
Lethal
I use a Belkin 4 port KVM switch at work, but only use it to split the video signal, not for using one keyboard/mouse on up to four systems. With that one, I can plug in any combination of Mac and peecee that I need to. I typically have enough keyboards and mice to go around for each system, so I don't have to worry about that.