On 09/18/2011 10:59 AM, John Aldrich wrote: > On Sat September 17 2011, Robert Myers wrote: >> On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM, John Aldrich <jmaldrich@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >>> I've got two computers -- a Windows XP machine and a Fedora 15 box. I >>> am sending back the new KVM I bought since it doesn't work at all for >>> my Linux box (just sits there and doesn't detect that it's plugged >>> in.) It also doesn't pass along the unifying receiver for my new >>> wireless keyboard and mouse from Logitech. >>> >>> I need a USB KVM for my Windows machine as I'm currently using a PS2 >>> with an adapter. I think the only reason that is working is because >>> my old Belkin is a powered KVM and doesn't rely on power from the >>> systems. >>> >>> Anyone got a KVM they can recommend? Bonus if it'll share the speakers >>> with multiple computers. :D >>> -- >> I would not recommend KVM to Fedora users. One version it works, the >> next version it doesn't. >> >> I'm embarrassed to say that I use a Windows machine as my main >> machine. Cygwin has reached the point where, with care, you can ssh >> into Fedora and use most x-based applications. I recommend against >> trying to import the desktop. I import windows (small w). >> >> As to sharing speakers, it's an iffy business, no matter what. >> >> If you have a modern machine, running Linux virtual under windows is >> also an attractive option. XP lives on for me as a virtual machine. >> >> Bottom line for me: I have given up on KVM and use the various network >> and virtual options to share. >> > No, I think you misunderstand... I'm not looking for virtualization.. I am > looking for a Keyboard/Video/Mouse switch. :D I want VGA, USB and if > possible, sound shared. :D I have tried iogear and found it to be > worthless! :( My old PS2 Belkin works, but only because it's powered, I > think. I tried using a PS2-only iogear KVM Switch, but it wouldn't work > with my USB-only Dell machine. :( Just to let you know, that there is a USB to PS2 adapter, and you can go from there. I also use a Belkin PRO 8-port and like Craig said, one has to tread carefully when switching as the mouse/keyboard on Linux can get screwed up unless one clicks the ESC key to "synchronize". I am used to it and it is not really a problem for me. As for the audio part, I have built an audio mixer, connected all of my audio-output jacks into the audio mixer and from there into my stereo system. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
