question concerning ABD to PC or USB converter KVM switch

[Mike Parson]

On Tue, Mar 16, 2004 at 10:48:50AM -0500, Brian Barr wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 01:10:04 -0700 (MST)
> yellowdog-general-request@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com wrote:
> 
> > I am trying to setup two vintage powermacs and a new dell all on the 
> > same kvm and am using your guide 
> > (http://lists.terrasoftsolutions.com/pipermail/yellowdog-general/2004-January/011446.html) 
> > as a model. However, I am having trouble locating what you referred to 
> > as a  PS/2 to ADB Converter Box. Doy you simply mean a PS/2 to ADB 
> > adapter? And how many do I need to connect two powermacs, 2 or 4 of 
> > these 'converter boxes'? I would be very greatful  if you would inform 
> > me of the product  name and specifications.
> 
> This is another answer: don't buy anything.  Assuming that they will
> all be running Linux, with an X server of some flavor, check out
> 'x2x', it's basically a software KVM switch.
>
> I use a version for Mac OS X, call 'osx2x', which allows my USB
> keyboard and mouse attached to my Windtunnel G4 to type this message
> on my RH box.
>
> Not sure if there is a similar utility to run on a Win?? machine (in
> case you are running some version of Windows on one of the Dells...)

Yes, synergy (http://synergy2.sf.net/)

Works great between Windows<->Linux, or Windows<-.Windows, or
Linux<->Linux or Linux<->Linux<->Windows

I think I got a binary RPM for YDL 3.0 off FreshRPMS (via yum).

The source RPM compiled rather cleanly on my YDL 2.3 box too.

-- 
Michael Parson
mparson@bl.org