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Alright here's the deal, I'm building a webserver for my house and I'd like to use Debain. My problem is that I access this server by way of a KVM ...
- 08-06-2005 #1Linux Newbie
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Debian Plug Yank
Alright here's the deal, I'm building a webserver for my house and I'd like to use Debain. My problem is that I access this server by way of a KVM switch. Everytime I change machines it's equilivent to yanking the plug and sticking it back in. When this happens Debian locks up and freezes on me. I'd like to know a way to set up the machine so switching plugs causes no problems at all.
- 08-07-2005 #2Just Joined!
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Which one are you using?
I'm using an IOGEAR KVM (cost me $19.99 @ Micro Center), which I've had for about 9 months and I have never had a problem with it. It uses a hotkey (ScrLk) to make the switch. My mother also has an Belkin KVM which uses the "Ctrl" as the hotkey.
We are both running Debian Sarge and FreeBSD.
I initially bought a switch because I fix a lot of computers (side venture) and I got tired of unplugging my main box.
- 08-07-2005 #3Linux Guru
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Most KVMs spoof device input during the switch period so that there is no hotplug issue, or rediscovering of devices. What type is it?
- 08-09-2005 #4Linux Newbie
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It's a Linkskey LKU-UA02
- 08-10-2005 #5Just Joined!
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Wow, very nice KVM, however it looks like the usb is the issue, can't really tell how to go about fixing that though. Sorry.
give this a go, if you haven't already:
http://www.linux-usb.org/USB-guide/x194.html
peace V
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