[GLLUG] kvm switch to share peripherals?

[Ranti Junus]

They are USB.  Thanks for the pointer.  I'll look into this.

ranti.

On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 3:15 PM, Michael George <george at idealso.com> wrote:
> 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
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