RE: mouse through switchbox

[Bill Carlson <wcarlson vh org>]

On Wed, 5 Jul 2000, Mike Lewis wrote:

> Hey Charles,
> 
> I've used Cybex (www.cybex.com) for quite a few years now.  They are
> generally pricey and do require their own cables (also pricey).  They do
> have a cheaper model 2 or 4 port though that does NOT require special cables
> and is quite affordable.  One of my clients is using one of these quite
> happily.
> 

I'll second Cybex, the Switchview is the best KVM I've used. It doesn't
require an external power supply, uses standard cables and has a hot-key
sequence that's easy on the fingers. It supports both PS/2 or serial mice
at each machine and the console (in other words, you can mix and match).

I had a setup of 6 of them plugged into every variety of PC from an
ancient 386 to a Dual Processor box, no problems.

You can get a 4 port version with 2 cable sets for around $200. 

*plink plink*

Bill Carlson
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