Nasty KVM Problem

[Holger Burde]

Hi ;

Its a DIGITUS (4 port / IC-814-I) electrical kvm switch. The mouse also
becomes erratic since the upgrade (seldom - once or twice a day).

PS anyone who can recommend something that is rock solid in this
respect?????

hb

Am Donnerstag, den 12.05.2005, 09:06 -0400 schrieb Scot L. Harris: 
> On Thu, 2005-05-12 at 08:56, John Summerfied wrote:
> > Holger Burde wrote:
> > > hi;
> > > 
> > > I use a 4 way KVM switch that worked perfect until kernel
> > > 2.6.11-1.14_FC3smp. Since then i lost the keyboard on all upgraded
> > > machines. Mouse is still working. Since i use a logitech wireless
> > > infront of the kvm  i plugged a normal keyboard but still no go. My
> > > workaround at the moment is to use a 2nd usb keyboard (KVM is PS/2). 
> > 
> > Just to be sure, confirm that it still works with the previous kernel. 
> > Linux should not be affected at all by the presence of a KVM - it's all 
> > hardware and electrical.
> 
> But it is well known that Belkin KVM switches have caused problems in
> the past.  There are some workarounds available (psmouse.proto=imps). 
> The known problem however was with the mouse becoming erratic.  Loosing
> the keyboard is a new behavior.  
> 
> Would be good to know the brand and model of KVM switch.
> 
> -- 
> Scot L. Harris
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> 
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> 	There is no problem a good miracle can't solve. 
> 
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