[olug] Erros using Zonet KVM Switch

[Trent Melcher]

I have never had any problems using LinkSys KVM's for any OS.

Trent


On Mon, 9 Jun 2003, Mike Peterson CoxMail wrote:

> I have 3 Red Hat systems and 1 NT 4.0 Server system on a 4 port Belkin and
> it works fine.
> At home I have used Windows XP and Red Hat on a 4 port Belkin without any
> problems also.
> I first just used monitor switching and then went to a full KVM to eliminate
> the extra mice and keyboards and save them as spares. Have had no problems
> with the mouse stopping working. They have built in circuitry to prevent
> that.
> I got one at CompUSA and the others thru www.globalcomputer.com where I have
> an account at.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olug-bounces at olug.org [mailto:olug-bounces at olug.org] On Behalf Of Thom
> Harrison
> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 4:35 PM
> To: Omaha Linux User Group
> Subject: Re: [olug] Erros using Zonet KVM Switch
> 
> 
> I've had exceptionally good luck with a Raritan SwitchMan.  It's a little
> pricey by the time you purchase their cables also but it works well.  The
> Raritan actually uses a chip on each port to keep the voltages properly
> applied when you switch to another box.  I looked into a number of KVMs at
> the time and decided on Raritan for this reason.
> 
> I have the 4 system model and I switch between 3 RedHats and 1 Win98.
> 
> Thom
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "CM Miller" <cmmiller1973 at yahoo.com>
> To: <olug at olug.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 3:46 PM
> Subject: [olug] Erros using Zonet KVM Switch
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > Is anyone using a Zonet KVM switch with linux/bsd
> > boxes?
> >
> > http://ohls-place.com/zonet/zonet1.htm
> >
> > I've gotten a 4 port from DIT and using it to share
> > devices between a RH 8 box and a OpenBSD 3.2 box.
> >
> > When switching to RH box to BSD box and then back, I
> > lose my mouse under X.  It is ps/2, but if I unplug
> > the connector from the KVM and put it straight into
> > the box, I regain control.
> >
> > Meanwhile, the OpenBSD box begins to throw random
> > characters to the screen and the pc speakers emits
> > that annoying beeping sound. Yup, you know the one.
> >
> > I've checked their website and there is no firmware
> > updates or troubleshooting database.
> >
> > http://www.zonet.com.tw/
> >
> > So, if I can't get it to work, I'm gonna next it and
> > get my refund cause its under 5 days.
> >
> > Also, is anyone using KVMs between different linux/bsd
> > boxes and are there any problems or no problems?
> > cause I do want a KVM that works.
> >
> > -Chris
> >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > GTFG
> >
> > GAIM ID:  cmmiller1973
> >
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