Is This Posible????

k1ll3r_x · 10-21-2004, 11:19 AM

Can i have Two computer under ONE monitor??
is there a kind of switch that will change to each display and if so what do i need??
where could i get it and will it work????

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Chrax · 10-21-2004, 11:30 AM

That should be fairly simple to find at a local CompUSA or Best Buy. If you don't have one of those in your area, a quick web search can't hurt. I found these on zdnet: http://zdreviews.search.com.com/sear...net&tag=297420

RockmanExe · 10-21-2004, 11:31 AM

Sure, those kind of devices are used all the time in rack configurations to switch between servers, wich reduces the amount of space serveral monitors would use.
Also is possible that kind of switch for keyboards and mice

i dont' know their exact name, though

okmyx · 10-21-2004, 11:32 AM

Look in shops/catalogues for a KVM switch.

They come in all shapes and sizes allowing you to run multiple computers from one Keyboard, Video and Mouse.

Mega Man X · 10-21-2004, 11:45 AM

I use one myself:

http://www.42u.com/data_switches.htm

matthewhardwick · 10-23-2004, 02:50 AM

Hey okmyx, ur in cornwall too!

Just thaught that Ebuyer.com are the cheapest for most things like that, (KVM)....
and also, er you can get software and even hardware to sit on one computer, to allow it to act as two.

anyways hope it helps.
matty

~zoey~ · 10-23-2004, 04:39 PM

I have a JustCom PS/2 KVM switch that works just fine. It allows me to use the same monitor, keyboard and mouse for two computers, one running Fedora Core2 and the other one Mepis. The switch is activated with a keyboard shortcut.

I bought the switch at a computer store.

zoey

microsoft/linux · 10-23-2004, 08:50 PM

ok, this is kind of off topic, actually it's jsut the opposite. How would one go about using one computer for 2 moniters, would you be able to have twice the desktop space?

DrNeil · 10-23-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by microsoft/linux
ok, this is kind of off topic, actually it's jsut the opposite. How would one go about using one computer for 2 moniters, would you be able to have twice the desktop space?

Yes possible
, some graphics cards have to outlets or you install two graphic cards

http://www.bmannconsulting.com/node/1125

or adapter http://www.connectronics.com/ymouse/

Then some settings on ya OS and you are done

or a reverse KVM http://www.vpi.us/kvm-splitter.html

for the totally insane

dmedici · 01-10-2005, 03:31 PM

OK, here's another take on this post...

I am looking for a reverse KVM switch that runs over Bluetooth or over TCP. Bluetooth for the keyboard and mouse. I've Googled all over and looked at lots of products. I'm guessing I may have missed something but so far, all I seem to find are reverse kvm's using lots of cabling.

berrance · 01-11-2005, 06:50 AM

i use a switch that can be used either way! but its a big old clunky thing the whole house shakes when you switch it lol

dmedici · 01-11-2005, 10:18 AM

What brand/model number was that switch?

matthewhardwick · 08-09-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by dmedici
OK, here's another take on this post...

I am looking for a reverse KVM switch that runs over Bluetooth or over TCP. Bluetooth for the keyboard and mouse. I've Googled all over and looked at lots of products. I'm guessing I may have missed something but so far, all I seem to find are reverse kvm's using lots of cabling.

you can buy KVM over VNC appliances from the good people at cambridge ac here in the uk, www.realvnc.com and you can have a wireless keyboard and mouse like that - no ideas with the bluetooth thing though, sorry.