DVI KVM switch

[Kenny Donahue]

Jason Stephenson wrote:

> Jerry Feldman wrote:
>
>> I've been using KVMs for several years. I used a Cybex at work, and I
>> currently have a Linksys 4 port at home that I used for my desktop
>> system, my Alpha and my laptop. I've never been much of a fan of Belkin.
>>  
>
>
> I've got a Belkin that I use at home among three PCs, all running OSS: 
> Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. I've had no issues with it. It's a PS/2 
> VGA model.
>
> I've also used Raritan, and they work well, too. Although my co-worker 
> had problems getting X to work through it on his machine. 
> Interestingly, it was the same video card, motherboard, and OS, just a 
> different monitor.
>
> I know the question last time was about losing the mouse, but I'd like 
> to mention that I've noticed some of the KVMs do list a maximum 
> resolution for video.
>
> On a related note, how do USB KVMs work? Meaning has anyone tried one 
> and do they have any comments. SUN is even shipping USB keyboards and 
> mice with their new workstations and servers. I guess they've grown 
> tired of ADB.
>
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I was the one who was losing the mouse with the
Belkin KVM.  It seems to be an X thing. when I lose
the mouse after switching from windows, I just change
from the X windows to a console (ctrl+alt f1 or what ever)
the back to X. Everything is ok.  Then again, I use the Belkin
at work and switch from windows and Linux all day long and
NEVER have a problem.
Thanks,
Kenny