On 2/13/24 18:32, Tim via users wrote:
On Tue, 2024-02-13 at 20:22 -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
I too would much rather have a working PCIe card, though I have found USB-to-PS/2
dongles generally more reliable. I haven't bought one in over a decade, so can't
recommend against any in particular that don't work.
*Some* of those only work with certain keyboards and mice. The
plug/socket adaptor doesn't actually have any electronics in them, they
just rewire the pins from one to the other, misusing the USB connector.
The keyboards and mice they came with are dual-function and need an
adaptor that specifically suits them.
You want to look for keywords like "standalone" or "active" adaptors or
converters. Something like how this advertises itself:
https://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-USB-Active-Adapter-Electronics/dp/B000I97N1M
I got one of those on my shop machine. Does the same thing as my
office star tech. Rats!
I have no idea about whether this particular one is any good, but it's
a cheap experiment and describes itself in the manner that seems
promising. The reviews are mixed, but that could easily be due to the
specific keyboards that they're trying to use.
I'm kind of surprised someone still has PS/2 keyboard/mouse that they'd
like to keep using.
One word. It is a "Unicomp". Best typist keyboard
ever made.
:-)
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