> -----Original Message----- > From: PCI PowerMacs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf > Of Fred > Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:48 PM > To: PCI PowerMacs > Subject: Re: KVM > > > >I have 4 ADB equipped macs I want to run from a KVM switch. The > models are > >PM8500, PM7500, Q950, Q840AV. > > > >Anybody know of a good inexpensive KVM switch so I can run them > all from my > >PC type 17" monitor, ADB keyboard and mouse? >
Not particularly low priced.. However Belkin do a good KVM switch, however it is PC only as shipped and you have to buy adapters for using it with a Mac (or Sun), then if you wish, you can use PC keyboard & mouse with your Mac's. Ben. NB if you are not doing anything intensive with 3 of the Mac's (i.e. using them as print servers etc) you can just use VNC to remotely access them from the one with the monitor etc, you may need to fool the Mac's into thinking that they have monitors connected (I use a Pc monitor adapter as it sets the sense lines so the Mac thinks a monitor is connected). VNC is free and multi-platform (Mac/PC/Sun/Newton/Palm etc) and can be got from http://www.realvnc.com -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
