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KVM Switch taht works with advanced keyboard functions ???
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Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB |
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"BingBong" wrote in message ... Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB I don't understand the question. A switch is just a switch. If the keyboard works at all, then all functions of that specific keyboard will work fine. -Dave |
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"BingBong" wrote in message ... Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB My generic £20 one works with advanced functions (www.dabs.com)... no need to get an expensive one. hamman |
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BingBong wrote:
Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB I have a linksys proconnect 2-port KVM switch that I got a couple of years ago from buy.com. I'm using it with a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. It has a bunch of internet and media buttons that work through the KVM switch and need to be configured in winxp through the logitech system tray program. Volume wheel also works through the kvm. AFAIK, it's just a regular PS2 KVM with emulation (as opposed to an el cheapo twist dial KVM that messes things up if you try and boot/reboot while using the switch for the other system). Cheers, Ari -- spammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. To jump to the end of the story, as a result of this I need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ |
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Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB This free program acts like a KVM switch letting you use one keyboard, monitor, and mouse for all PC's on your network. It uses some system resources but lets you do neat things like cut and paste files across the network. http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/ |
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On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 09:39:53 -0500, AndrewJ
wrote: Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? Price isn't too much of a concern, but reliability is? This is using Win2k/WinXP with a PS2 mouse. Thanks, BB This free program acts like a KVM switch letting you use one keyboard, monitor, and mouse for all PC's on your network. It uses some system resources but lets you do neat things like cut and paste files across the network. http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/ Don't know about MS keyboards, but I've got a Linksys branded KVM switch and it works very well. You can see it at NewEgg.com |
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On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:49:38 -0500, "Dave C." wrote:
"BingBong" wrote in message .. . Hi, Does anyone know of a two port KVM Switch that will reliably work with the advanced functions of something like a MS Office Keyboard? You know, things like the one key shortcuts (nonstandard keys) to open Outlook, Word, cut and paste functions, etc? I don't understand the question. A switch is just a switch. If the keyboard works at all, then all functions of that specific keyboard will work fine. -Dave Actually, not necessarily. Or, more specifically, not necessarily with a mouse. My Belkin 8-port at work will allow alternate mouse functions as long as you're still on the machine you booted with. As soon as you switch away and come back, you've lost the programmable mouse features, like the thumb button and stuff like that. Very annoying. Paul |
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