[TriLUG] linuux mouse kvm problems

[Mike]

When my last real job died, I wound up with the KVM switch.  I use it at home 
and it works well.  It didn't really like one of my mice (not sure the 
brand), but has been rock solid since I changed to a three button Logitech.  
It is an externally powered, stackable, 8 port, Key Share Super Commander.

Mike 

On Wednesday 08 January 2003 11:00 am, David R. Matusiak wrote:
> this whole dealy scares me /real/ bad.  i need a KVM solution in the
> worst way, but i have been putting it off because of lack of $$$ and
> phantom issues like those listed in this thread.  i'd hate to lay out
> $150 + cables and wind up *still* having multiple thingies (in this
> case, mice) connected.
>
> anyone have any happy stories?  perhaps KVM over IP??  or even a
> different manufacturer??
>
> thanks!
> /drm
>
> On Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at 10:31  AM, Mike wrote:
> > I have a Belkin 4 port KVM at work and it has problems with the mouse
> > so I
> > have had to resort to one mouse on each PC.  We bought it without the
> > optional power adapter, and sometimes I wonder if thats not the
> > problem.  Out
> > of curiosity, are your Belkin switches powered or unpowered?
> >
> > For those not familar with the issue, KVM switches can be totally
> > unpowered
> > (rotary switch), powered from the keyboard/mouse ports, or externally
> > powered
> > with yet another brick.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > On Wednesday 08 January 2003 09:36 am, Lisa C. Boyd wrote:
> >> I have had problems with the Belkin KVM switch and Microsoft wheel
> >> mouse. When I switch back and forth, if I don't touch the mouse until
> >> it's had time to switch and I hold my mouth just right, the mouse
> >> won't
> >> freak out. Unfortunately it's happened one too many times so I have
> >> mice
> >> hooked up to both computers now.
> >>
> >> Still have to synch my monitor when I switch back and forth which is
> >> aggravating to say the least. Seriously considering moving everything
> >> to
> >> one Linux machine, but I still have some programs that I have to use
> >> that are Winblows only. Reminds me that I need to look into that Win
> >> for
> >> Lin software ...
> >>
> >> Don't know that this is much help :(
> >> Lisa B.
>
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