My Reply follows quote. On 06/12/2005 04:53 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >1. I want to share a monitor between a Beige G3 266 running Mac 8.6 >and a G4 450 dp running Mac 9.2. > >2. I am considering a Dr Bott switch & sticking a USB card into the >G3 Anybody see any problems with this ? > >3. Is there a better configuration ? > >Both computers run ADB dongled software. > >4. One problem I forsee is that I would basically need to keep the ADB >keyboard connected so I could boot the beige. > >any input appreciated > >thanks > >Mark
1. I share an LCD monitor between an ungly old HP Pavillion and a G3MT using a mechanical KVM switch. Each machine has their own keyboard and mouse. Works OK, but there is a bit of "blur" on the screen if you look closely. The advangage of not having two big CRT monitors on the desk makes up for the minor problem. Sharing the monitor between the G3 and the G4 shouldn't be a problem. 2. Sometimes machines lose track of the mouse settings when they are switched off and then added back. At least this is sometimes a problem if you are running something like "Mouseworks." 3. Got me. 4. If the G3 "hangs" it may not recognize the "three fingered salute" from the USB keyboard. There is always the power button, but... Ken -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
