Hal Vaughan wrote: <snip>
> If anyone is using KVMs that work well with the 2.6 kernel, I'd like to > hear what works, what kind of mouse and keyboard you're using and if > there are any problems. I've seen some good ones on New Egg, with > reviews that said they've used Linux, but the kernel version is never > mentioned. > > Thanks for any recommendations of what to use or avoid or any > experiences anyone can share about KVMs and the 2.6 kernel. > > Thanks. > > Hal I am running 2.6.14, 2.6.16, Hurd/L4 and Windoze XP with a 4 port kvm without any problems whatsoever. My mouse is a logitech mx700 and the keyboard one of those weird shaped MS ergonomic keyboards, with a ps2 cable. The device I am using is called 'newstar' and it is a relatively cheap not-so-profrssional-kind-of-thingie. More info can be found on www.newstar.nl In the past I have encountered all kind of weird mouse problems with kvm's, including problems with Rose and other very expensive boxes. The most problems where caused by MS optical, wheel, 'many-buttons', kind of mice, in combination with switching (kvm) and the x11 mouse driver of choice. I have on a few occasions had keyboard problems arising from key-combinations used to switch the kvm from the keyboard itself. I don't believe that the kernel version has anything to do with your problems. You may however experience a behaviour you don't understand due to udev (which was introduced somewhere in the 2.6.X era. I don't remember when) or some of the new x11 drivers available for more advanced mice. A quick fix for many kvm/mouse problems is to run the very basic ps2 mouse driver in X. You'll give up all the wild features but have a working mouse. Otherwise try sort out what udev (or hotplug maybe) does with your mouse. Best regards Jan -- ** Do not use the reply-to address. It'll end up in the trash can ** Mail me at: janATschledermann.or"REMOVE_THIS"g -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
