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Brad Wrote:
> In any case, Nick did specify he was after the switched type, but I've yet
> to see his answer to my question asking why.
I would hazard a guess because the Key-Press ones don't always respond.
I have both on mine (ALT+Number or Selector Button on top of box) and find
the Key-Press Solution is sometimes 'lost' depending on where the Computer
is (e.g. Login Screen) and therefore have to resort to pressing the Selector
button if I wish to switch ports (but of course that could just be a problem
with mine?).
Regards,
Dave.
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From: list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
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Sent: 28 June 2009 10:32
To: DCLUG ML
Subject: Re: [LUG] KVM Switch
On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:31:21 +0100
Grant Sewell <dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello Grant,
> OK, I might look thick now... but what's the difference between a KVM
"The only stupid question is the one you don't ask", as the saying goes.
> switch and a "switch box" that has multiple K,V & M ports on it?
In practical terms, not a lot. However, if one searches for 'KVM
switch', lots of "clever" items show up, that require software
installation, power, and so forth. Searching for 'switch box' brings up
enclosures that have knobs on the front that give a satisfying...
> (I have a lovely box under my monitor that has a satisfyingly solid
> "cluck" noise when you switch from one machine to the other.)
..."clunk" ('cluck', indeed?! :-)) when you switch from one machine to
the other.
In any case, Nick did specify he was after the switched type, but I've
yet to see his answer to my question asking why. Not that I think he's
wrong, (in fact, I prefer the mechanical switch boxes too) but am merely
curious as to what his reasons might be.
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