--- Randy McMurchy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dan Nicholson wrote these words on 09/07/06 11:27 > CST: > > > The question is, can anyone recommend a model to > use that will work well > > with the current kernel? > > I use an *old* Linksys KVM without any issues > whatsoever. It is a > ProConnect 4-station, model #SVIEW04.
and I'm using a newer Startech SV411 4 way kvm switch. [ SV411, came with the cables, at just under $100 CDN ] > > > I'd prefer a switch that has DVI inputs since > > the monitor is an LCD and both cards should be > able to drive it > > digitally. > > Can't help you there, my switch does not have DVI > capability. Mine is svga monitor connection, but drives flat screen monitor no problem. > > > How do these switches interact with X? > > Mine works just fine, without any issues whatsoever. > Same here, if there is zero client software they should work, so the "smart" switches are not good, the software is windows only. > > I've never used a KVM > > switch before, so any information would be > helpful. > > I know I wasn't able to provide very much help, > other than > I use one without any issues whatsoever. :-) > > It is as simple as pushing Ctrl-Alt-RightShift and > then 1, 2, > 3 or 4 depending on the box I want. Different video > resolution, > scan rates, color settings, etc. don't matter. The > monitor > adjusts according to the signal it receives. > My keyboard controls are slightly simpler, left control+left control then 1-4 to pick system. Jeff Henager: "If the average user can put a CD in and boot the system and follow the prompts, he can install and use Linux. If he can't do that simple task, he doesn't need to be around technology." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
