KVM Switches

[Meeja]

Do normal desktop KVM switches (like this allow you to switch between a MAC and a PC, or just two PCs?

If not, is there a product that does allow a keyboard, monitor and mouse to be shared between both MAC and PC?

[marshalla]

Probably better with one that supports USB keyboard & mouse.

[Meeja]

marshalla said:

Probably better with one that supports USB keyboard & mouse.

Ah.

Sensible.

[tribbles]

The other thing to look out for is that the keyboard shortcut used to switch screens isn't used by either machines. I believe some of them on the market have problems with Macs because of this.

[PetrolTed]

Adrian, if you've got the space, get yourself another monitor (cheap as chips s/h now) and use Synergy to share the keyboard and mouse.

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

[lestag]

Quick google
http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&q=mac+pc+...

found
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=17932...

[Meeja]

PetrolTed said:

Adrian, if you've got the space, get yourself another monitor (cheap as chips s/h now) and use Synergy to share the keyboard and mouse.

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

Monitor space is the problem to be honest.

It is for one of the designers in the office, and she has a dual display for the Mac, which takes up a large chunk of desk space already!

[Meeja]

lestag said:

Quick google
http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&q=mac+pc+...

found
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=17932...

Yeah - I read that one via google earlier..... the thread is rather old.... was hoping for some up-to-date experiences.