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Wolfeman
Posted: 01 February 2005 08:31 PM     [ Ignore ]  
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I use this for my 4 port KVM between windows XP, suse linux 9.2, OSX on a G4 tower, and OS9 on a g4 tower…

 

I would recommend it. Its got the apple key on it and such, a very good multiplatform keyboard.
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Wolfeman
Posted: 01 February 2005 08:31 PM   [ # 1 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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OK I am a PC guy since I sold my Apple II.  I am hopefully getting a Mac Mini from TechGear4Free and I need a good way to have both of them run on the same keyboard, mouse and monitor.  If I bought something like this would it work on a Mac?  What else do people suggest?  Should I just use the same monitor and get a new mouse and keyboard for the Mac?  Please help me :D
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Bootes
Posted: 02 February 2005 12:18 AM   [ # 2 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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Uhm I’m guessing you want to share the monitor, mouse, and keyboard with your PC.  I’ve never liked this idea because I don’t see the point of having two computers if you can only use one at a time, but I understand that monitors are expensive.

The one you chose will not work, you need a USB one, not PS/2.
This will work http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-107-316&depa=1
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KingSting
Posted: 02 February 2005 09:10 AM   [ # 3 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.
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Wolfeman
Posted: 02 February 2005 09:15 AM   [ # 4 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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[quote author=“KingSting”]If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.

Yeah I was going to use PS/2 to USB adapters b/c that KVM is for digital monitors which mine is…
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OscarGearLive
Posted: 03 February 2005 03:34 AM   [ # 5 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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[quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“KingSting”]If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.

Yeah I was going to use PS/2 to USB adapters b/c that KVM is for digital monitors which mine is…

Check out the story on the main page for a good solution.

http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/iogear_miniview_micro_usb_plus_kvm_02021013/
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Wolfeman
Posted: 03 February 2005 03:48 AM   [ # 6 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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[quote author=“OscarGearLive”][quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“KingSting”]If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.

Yeah I was going to use PS/2 to USB adapters b/c that KVM is for digital monitors which mine is…

Check out the story on the main page for a good solution.

http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/iogear_miniview_micro_usb_plus_kvm_02021013/

w00t!  Thanks man…
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benplaut
Posted: 03 February 2005 06:15 PM   [ # 7 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]  
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[quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“OscarGearLive”][quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“KingSting”]If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.

Yeah I was going to use PS/2 to USB adapters b/c that KVM is for digital monitors which mine is…

Check out the story on the main page for a good solution.

http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/iogear_miniview_micro_usb_plus_kvm_02021013/

w00t!  Thanks man…

nice to have a pet editor…  :lol:

 

j/k, oscar 😛
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OscarGearLive
Posted: 03 February 2005 06:44 PM   [ # 8 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]  
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[quote author=“benplaut”][quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“OscarGearLive”][quote author=“Wolfeman”][quote author=“KingSting”]If you’re going to buy a KVM switch, make sure it’s USB…mac’s don’t use PS/2 ports anymore, and they haven’t for a very long time already.

Yeah I was going to use PS/2 to USB adapters b/c that KVM is for digital monitors which mine is…

Check out the story on the main page for a good solution.

http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/iogear_miniview_micro_usb_plus_kvm_02021013/

w00t!  Thanks man…

nice to have a pet editor…  :lol:

 

j/k, oscar 😛

Ha ha ha .... Very funny. It fits nicely with all the Mac Mini Hype since IOGEAR is marketing it so that you buy this product together with the Mac Mini.  :mischeif:
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benplaut
Posted: 03 February 2005 07:03 PM   [ # 9 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]  
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true… true…
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