We use Raritan at work, both networked and "dumb". They aren't exactly cheap, but they are reliable. Also, we use Synergy ( http://synergy-foss.org) between Windows and Linux desktops, it takes a little configuration but is quite slick (clipboard sync, full-screen support, etc). Otherwise maybe just plain VNC/RDP? Not ideal, but easy.
tl;dr look for a used Raritan from a business waterfalling hardware, or give a shot at setting up Synergy. On Apr 7, 2014 11:53 AM, "John Meissen" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Not a Linux issue per se, but looking for recommendations, anecdotes, etc. > > I have an older Cybex 8-port VGA KVM that I've used for a long time, and > generally I like it a lot. The problem is that it doesn't support the > monitor > EDID function. I've worked around this until now by specifying modelines in > Linux, manually configuring Windows drivers, and using 3rd-party tools with > MacOSX. A PITA, but generally something only needed once per system. > > I have a new Mac Pro, and my 3rd-party tools approach doesn't work. Macs > are > not my forte, and I haven't been able to find any solutions online. > > So I'm looking for a hardware solution. Maybe it's time to upgrade to a > modern > KVM. > > I need an affordable rackmount 8-port KVM that supports EDID (DDC) (I've > seen > models for $999, that's NOT affordable). Alternatively, I've seen > single-port > EDID emulators that I could use to solve this specific issue. I'd prefer a > more general solution, though, since this issue will come up again. > > Any recommendations for KVMs would be greatly appreciated. > > john- > > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
