[DM-MUG] USB KVM's in Multiplatform Environment

[Jim Turner]

A company called Raritan has been making KVMs that do multi-platform
switching for years.  I have 2 of their 4-port and 1 8-port
MasterConsole II switches at work connected to PCs, UNIX servers, and a
G4.

The models we have don't directly come with support for USB connections,
but they sell "interface converters" that do.  We've had no problems
with the USB dongle we bought.

The only problem with Raritan is that they are not on the cheap side. 
They might be worth checking out, but don't hope for much if you're
budget is tight.

Jim



On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 11:05:29 -0500
John Kisner <kisnerj@dwx.com> wrote:

> JT,
> 
> A few years ago I tried to find a way to have a Mac and Windows machine 
> share a keyboard and mouse (my monitor already had 2 inputs, so that 
> was okay.  Essentially, I was told at CompUSA that nobody makes the 
> kind of switch I would need.
> 
> This is probably not the same as what you are looking to do, but if 
> anyone who knows of a way for a G4 to share keyboard/mouse with a 
> Gateway (both are 2-3 years old), please add that to this thread of 
> commentary.
> 
> John Kisner
> 
> On Jun 11, 2004, at 9:03 AM, John D. Todd wrote:
> 
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am looking at a situation where I need to setup a PC and Mac 
> > (probably a new G5) on the same desk and would like to use a 2 port 
> > USB KVM.
> >
> > I am just looking for any personal experiences doing this and if it 
> > worked well. Also any opinions on best brand of USB KVM's to look at.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > JT
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