Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You need a KVM switch. Look it up. --R On 3/4/15 2:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: For the computenmachine gurus: Can I connect 2 machines to work alternately using common screen, keyboard and mouse? BTW, 'nother Country Boy Tale comin' soon, if you're not careful. Wilton

[MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
For the computenmachine gurus: Can I connect 2 machines to work alternately using common screen, keyboard and mouse? BTW, 'nother Country Boy Tale comin' soon, if you're not careful. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 2:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? For the computenmachine gurus:  Can I connect 2 machines to work alternately using common screen, keyboard and mouse? BTW, 'nother Country Boy Tale comin' soon, if you're not careful

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? I think I have one that is not in use. Wilt is welcome to it if he wishes (and can use this older type) for postage. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
KVM will do that. An A/B system that hooks keyboard, mouse, video between two systems so they share. Depending upon age of the machines, you would need ps2 ports and VGA or USB and DVI, maybe monitor port. clay On Mar 4, 2015, at 11:20 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: For the

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? You need a KVM switch. Look it up. --R On 3/4/15 2:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: For the computenmachine gurus: Can I connect 2 machines to work alternately using common screen, keyboard and mouse? BTW, 'nother Country Boy Tale comin

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
WILTON wrote: For the computenmachine gurus: Can I connect 2 machines to work alternately using common screen, keyboard and mouse? Yes - with a device called a KVM (meaning keyboard, video, mouse). Make sure it has the type of keyboard and mouse connections you want. I have seen a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? Older in what manner?  Does it seem appropriate for the machines I described a few minutes ago to Clay and list? How much for postage? Wilton - Original Message - From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: 'Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? Older in what manner? Does it seem appropriate for the machines I described a few

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
...@constructivity.net; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? I think I have one that is not in use. Wilt is welcome to it if he wishes (and can use this older type) for postage. Greg -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
The new computer is all USB. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? It's more of a matter if it's USB or serial (green

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? It's more of a matter if it's USB or serial (green and purple circular connectors with the metal shields coming out of them.) They come in both

Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ?

2015-03-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Computenmachine ? The new computer is all USB. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re