The intelligent switch boxes are definately the way to go. I recommend the Omni switch boxes. I use one at home and have had zero problems with it. Its nice to be able to hit the scroll lock twice and switch between computers. They may seem a lil pricey compared to the dumb switch boxes but its well worth the price. 

P-K


-----Original Message-----
From: "Michael Sheldon" <msheldon@desertraven.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 21:21:23 -0700
To:  <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Subject: RE: Switch box and mouse


> Generally, I've found the "manual" switch boxes to be pretty hard on the
> hardware. Most are poorly constructed, as well. The only thing they've got
> going for them is cost.
> 
> I eventually saved enough money for a good electronic switch. These keep a
> constant signal to the computer for keyboard and mouse, so the computer
> never knows that they were switched away. It's also nice if a power-outage
> causes a reboot, since all computers will "see" the keyboard and mouse when
> they boot, regardless of what position the switch is in.
> 
> Michael J. Sheldon
> http://www.desertraven.com/
> Make a fast friend, adopt a greyhound!
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Alan
> Dayley
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 11:27
> To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: Switch box and mouse
> 
> 
> 
> I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse switch box.  I can switch these three
> devices between two computers.  It is just a completely manual switch with
> no intelligence or electronics.
> 
> I figured I could use it to switch between my Win and RH 6.2 Linux boxes.
> It switches but when I switch back to the Linux box, the mouse movement is
> hosed.  The cursor just goes everywhere with the slightest of mouse motion.
> 
> Any ways to prevent this?  (I have done no research what-so-ever on this
> problem.  I thought I would ask before I do any work.  Heh...)
> 
> Alan
> 
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