On Sat, 23 May 2015 11:18:16 -0700 David Christensen <dpchr...@holgerdanske.com> wrote:
> On 05/23/2015 07:30 AM, German wrote: > > I am shopping locally here for a good KVM switch. For now, I am not > > even sure what type should I get. What are advantages to have DVI > > instead of VGA interface? Are there any justifications in price? VGA > > KVM is about $20, where is DVI is $100. If money is no object, DVI > > KVM is better than VGA? Thanks for all info you can share. > > I run and work on many different makes and models of PC-compatible > computers. VGA and PS/2 are the lowest-common-denominator interfaces > -- especially for servers, retail point of sale, and business > desktops. So, I have an 8-port KVM with VGA and PS/2 connectors, and > a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to match. I use various PS/2-to-USB, > DVI-I-to-VGA, DisplayPort-to-VGA, etc., adapters at the computer end > of the KVM cables. I don't use USB or microphones through the KVM. > I use a passive line-level mixer for speakers. > > > Determining compatibility before making a purchase is tough. > Hardware tends to be identified by product manufacturer name and > model number, while software (device drivers) tends to be identified > by chip manufacturer name and part number. After searching and > reading whatever you can, you will need to buy a KVM, plug it in, and > find out for yourself. Make sure you buy the KVM through a vendor > that will allow you to use it for a week or two, and return it if you > don't like it. I went through several KVM's before finding one > (IOGEAR GCS78) that worked reliably with Windows and Linux, and put > the hotkeys where they didn't interfere with other applications > (notably games). > > > David > > Thanks for your thoughts, David. You have mentioned adapters. So it makes sense to use for instance vga-to-dvi adapter? How about the quality of this connection? Is this worth it? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20150523143852.167fa...@asterius.asterius.net
