TLS encryption is optional, since I'm on my own LAN I didn't set that up. And no, there is no video switching; it's not a KVM. For my application it's much better, since it effectively adds a display to my main computer. It's certainly not for everyone and if you want a single display for two computers, it's not the right answer.
If you want to be able to instantly switch between two operating systems, it's a nice alternative to a KVM. [image: synergy.jpg] On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 2:26 AM Paul Boniol <[email protected]> wrote: > The computer with the keyboard and mouse attached runs a server program. > The other computer(s) run a client program. The keyboard and mouse will be > sent to the appropriate client if it detects you are switched (via mouse > position, or however else). Some security risk. Not sure how secure data > transmission is if you ever operate on a more open network. But as there is > no video switching I didn't really investigate too far. > > On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 2:11 AM Curt Lundgren <[email protected]> wrote: > >> There's no hardware, it's software that installs on both computers. It >> sets up like a regular multi-monitor installation, where you define the >> physical relationship between the monitors. Then move the cursor towards >> the other display and it appears there. I think it even lets you share the >> clipboard between computers, but I'm not sure. >> >> On Fri, Feb 25, 2022, 1:50 AM Csaba Toth <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I don't understand how this Synergy works. What does the hardware part >>> look like? >>> >>> On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 11:46 PM Curt Lundgren <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I'm not using a KVM for an iMac and an Ubuntu Linux machine. The iMac >>>> has its internal display plus one external monitor, and the Linux box >>>> drives a 4K display. I purchased Synergy ($29), which lets me use the Mac >>>> keyboard/mouse on the Linux machine. The software also works with Windows >>>> and the basic version I bought works with up to three computers. The way I >>>> have it configured, just move the cursor up on the Mac's main screen and it >>>> appears on the Linux monitor above. >>>> >>>> https://symless.com/synergy >>>> >>>> Installation was painless, and if I reboot the Linux box I would only >>>> need a keyboard/mouse attached if I want to mess around in the BIOS. It's >>>> not exactly what you're asking for, but I have been quite happy using it >>>> here. >>>> >>>> Curt >>>> >>>> On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 1:33 AM Paul Boniol <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Just curious, does anyone run a modern (DVI/HDMI) KVM at home? I've >>>>> got 2 monitors, 2 keyboards, and 2 mice, for 2 computers (work Win-doze, >>>>> and personal Linux) on my desk at home. >>>>> >>>>> I've read up on software "KVM switching". They should leave out the V >>>>> as it does no video switching. That would allow me to go to 1 kbd and >>>>> mouse. 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