KVM switch

[redvette]

GLC...That set up has the same kind of leads coming from the sender, like mine now. Only difference is instead of using two USB connection on the KVM, it would be 2 PS2 connections, you still have to use an adapter. Are you saying there is a better chance of using a USB to a PS2 adapter working then using a PS2 to a USB adapter. That is the only difference I can see, or am I missing some thing here.?

I have not had very good luck with Logitech keyboard/mouse setups, had 2 of them and they both started using the batteries up by the ton or some of the keys on the keyboard stopped working, that is why I switched to this Microsoft setup. And I am very easy on things like this, like how can a 2 fingered typist really wear out a keyboard. Thanx for the suggestion.

Thanx....Gunny

[glc]

The Logitech set has one PS/2 and one USB attached. It comes with an adapter to convert the USB to PS/2, so it can be used with dual PS/2 motherboards (and KVM's). If your M$ set *CAME* with an adapter to convert its USB to PS/2, it *SHOULD* also work the SAME way.

You are trying to adapt a PS/2 device to a USB KVM, and that is NOT going to work. You need a PS/2 KVM. USB KVM's require USB keyboards AND mice, and cannot be adapted off PS/2.

[redvette]

Hi Glc... Now I understand what you are saying, sorry about being slow on the uptake. I was thinking what is the difference an adapter is a adapter. but using a adapter to go from USB to PS2 is ok, but going the other way don't work. Just one of those things you say don't question it if it works, just move on.

Thanx...Gunny

[glc]

When I build my new box last summer, I specifically bought a motherboard that still had dual PS/2 so I could use a KVM. My keyboard and mouse are both wired, the keyboard is pure PS/2 but the mouse is USB. It's a M$ mouse, and it came with a USB to PS/2 adapter, and it works fine.

[Valdeam]

I've had several mouses that were USB to PS/2 on my old computer and had no problems.

Valdeam

[glc]

However, do you use a KVM switch, Valdeam?