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Offline ferix

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Re: KVM between A4000T and PowerMac
« on: December 01, 2009, 10:37:32 AM »
Well... I think the only option is to "degrade" your G4...
I mean, use one of these http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.478 for the mouse & keyboard, and one of these http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8312 for the VGA.
Then, you can use this KVM: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.718
And don't forget to buy the cables: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10109
 
The USB to PS2 is pretty compatible, as the DVI to VGA.
And the final bill should be as follows:
 
USB to PS2: $2.95
DVI to VGA: $1.90
KVM Switch: $12.33
KVM Cabling (2): $10.8
Total: $27.98
 
Not so bad ;)
 
Note: I wrote "degrade" because DVI in some cases is better than VGA...
« Last Edit: December 01, 2009, 10:43:10 AM by ferix »
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Re: KVM between A4000T and PowerMac
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2009, 10:45:15 AM »
Quote from: Nostromo;532054
I wonder if a PS2 to USB keyboard adapter will work with the Mac?

I'm sure It works. I use a G3 with a PS2 to USB adapter at work.
You only need to load the propper keyboard map, as a normal keyboard.
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Re: KVM between A4000T and PowerMac
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2009, 11:06:25 AM »
There are two possibilities, quickly pressing a key twice, or pressing the KVM button.
The key to press depends on the KVM. Usually Crtl or Alt.
[Master of puppets I\'m pulling your strings  
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams  
Blinded by me, you can\'t see a thing  
Just call my name, \'cause I\'ll hear you scream]
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We are The Borg.
Lower your shields and surrender your ships.
We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own.
Your culture will adapt to service us.
Resistance is Futile.