One Pc, One Mac, One Monitor, etc...?

[markmcelhone]

Hi,

I have a PC running Windows XP Home and a G4 running OS X. Although I only have one monitor, one keyboard and one mouse (all currently being operated on the PC). I know there are KVM switches out there to allow this all between two PC but not sure about between a PC and Mac. Any suggestions on what to do / use? All help greatly appreciated.

[aresgodofwar]

well i do not think there will be such a device. all the kvm switches i've ever seen operate on ps2 keyboard and mouse connector. and i believe that mac uses usb for the keyboard and mouse. if i am wrong and they use ps2, then it should work.

[sleepnmojo]

you could always try the usb kvms. I would assume they can work on both, but they are a lil more pricey than the ps2 variety.

[dkreifus]

you can do it with no problems.

You just need the right cables and connectors. My boss and co-worker have a Mac and a PC. It's really easy if you have USB keyboard and mouse.

Belkin makes it.

Option1

Option 2 This is what's on my desk now. But unsuable due to a monitor problem

[vaibhavb]

u also have a software option, check out http://synergy2.sf.net/

[mwiner]

Has anybody ever tried that software from synergy? It looks really cool!

Ahh... but it uses 1 monitor for each computer. It just shares the keyboard and mouse.

Still cool though. I might have to try it

[gamehead200]

I use my existing KVM switch to switch screens between my old Mac (when in use), but use a seperate keyboard and mouse for the Mac (since it uses those old plugs)...

[sven]

mac does not make ps2 mouses or keyboards. you can try the usb switch, but the 1 main problem is that im not sure if a usb pc keyboard egists. do some research about that first

[gamehead200]

mac does not make ps2 mouses or keyboards.  you can try the usb switch, but the 1 main problem is that im not sure if a usb pc keyboard egists.  do some research about that first

It does...

[sven]

i wouldn't know.. i dont even have empty usb ports on my pc for it lol

[aresgodofwar]

there are usb kvm switches??? WOW!! thanks for that guys!!!

now here's a really good question....is there a usb/ps2 kvm switch?

and wow that belkin kvm is pretty expensive. i paid like $20 for mine. it's an iomega. works pretty good for my winxp and server (server 2003) computers.

is it worth the money on that belkin kvm?

[Denney]

u also have a software option, check out http://synergy2.sf.net/

Does anyone know of any software like this that uses 1 monitor instead of a monitor for each computer?

I really like the idea of this software.

Edit: Found one but it is commercial software: KaVoom! Software KVM Switch (www.kavoom.biz). Oh, it only works on W2k, WXP and W2k3.