RE: [Sheflug] networking install

["Chris Johnson" <chris [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 I don't have room for two monitors and keyboards
> and if I keep
> unpluging and repluging monitors and keyboards, I think
> sockets will get
> damaged over time. I've had a look at vnc and networking but
> I've got lost
> along the way,


I've got a KVM (Keyboard video and mouse) switch from Ebuyer.  At £29
including the leads for a 4 way one (ie 4 PCs connected to one keyboard
mouse and monitor) its the cheapest I could find.  There is vat and deliver
(£5) to add to that though but its still cheaper than going to Maplin
Electronics. Its also quite good, I've had not problems using it with
Windows and Linux.  Beware the ones without cables as the cables can cost a
lot.  You can either switch from the box itself or by using hot keys on the
keyboard.
There is no network lag like you get with VNC.  But it does cost more than
VNC.

Chris Johnson
(No not that one, the other one!)
(running SUSE 8.2, 512MB PIII 600 (ish))

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