[GLLUG] kvm switch to share peripherals?

[Michael George]

What are the interfaces on the keyboard and mouse?  PS/2 or USB?

If they are USB, then StarTech (http://www.startech.com) might have
something to suit you.

On Tue, October 7, 2008 3:02 pm, Ranti Junus wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have two PCs (debian and linuxmint/windows dual boot) and one laptop
> (windows) and I need your suggestions/advice on KVM switch that allows
> me to share monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer and hopefully also
> headset/audio.  Printer share is more important; I can plug and unplug
> my headset easier than printer.  My printer is HP PSC 1210 (usb,
> non-network).  I prefer to keep using this printer because it works
> just fine for my purpose (I don't print pictures, and I scan stuff for
> archive purpose), although I won't rule out upgrading the printer if
> it makes more sense (or cheaper).
>
> Do you  have any suggestion which product and where to get one?  The
> ones I found so far (Best Buy, Staples) only share the usual
> peripherals (monitor, keyboard and mouse, with or without  headset.)
> But none of them has option to share my printer.  I failed to find any
> from Newegg and TigerDirect as well.
>
> Budget restriction: none (yet.)  In other words, I'd like to see the
> options first. :-)
>
> Thanks in advance on any advice and/or suggestions.
>
>
> ranti.
>
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-Michael George