I definitely agree about the electronic switches.
Now having said that, I have a 2 computer mechanical manual switch still in
box used for 30 seconds (didn't fix problem) bought new at Fry's for $30 -
will sell for best offer.
;-)
Craig
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Mark
> Peoples
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 10:04 PM
> To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: RE: Switch box and mouse
>
>
> most definitely agree
>
> we have an 8 port at work that has been working like a charm for 2
> years...then again, we're not at the console for the servers that often
> either <g>
>
> marco
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Pee Kay
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 9:59 PM
> To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: RE: Switch box and mouse
>
>
> 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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> > |Phoenix, AZ 85034
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> >
> >
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