> -> -----Original Message----- > -> > -> I've been struck by an idea and wonder if anyone on the list has done > -> something like it. I've been wanting to put together a > -> modest computer to > -> use as a dial-up server for a modest network (Hey, only two working > -> computers in the apartment currently). My current desktop > -> computer is > -> running a bit too hot right now to consider leaving it on > -> for long lengths, sounds like you want more fans in there anyway! > -> and my old box is mostly put back together (pentium 100 on > -> an old Intel > -> board I can't seem to find any documentation for), but I've > -> only got one > -> monitor and as of yet no KVM switch (Yes I said to working Like the man said, boot it headless (or pick up a cheap keyboard somewhere and just keep the keyboard plugged in - shoot, I know where you can get used 14" monitors for like $15, pick up a junker monitor somewhere - yard sales are cool, and can even supply you with the entire system! - and there you go. Or, do what I do sometimes - plug the monitor in when booting, move it to the other machine when using it, then plug the monitor back to your firewall when done there. Get a UPS and your chances of a surprise reboot go down considerably! rc