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Is there a way to have one keyboard between two towers..? It's FRusTrAtin' when I feel the urge to key a sudden roll.. to find I'm on the wrong keyboard.. ...
  1. 10-15-2010 #1
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    Two computers/one keyboard..?

    Is there a way to have one keyboard between two towers..?
    It's FRusTrAtin' when I feel the urge to key a sudden roll.. to find I'm on the wrong keyboard..
    It almost kills the writer's roll...
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  2. 10-15-2010 #2
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    Yes, you can do that using a KVM switch:

    KVM switch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    A cheap kvm switch will help, like these:
    Newegg.com - ATEN CS22U 2-Port USB Cable KVM Switch
    D-Link 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Audio Support

    Other than that you could use Synergy

    But the hardware solution just works(tm)
    You must always face the curtain with a bow.
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    Yayyyyyyyy!...

    xdpyinfo | grep XTEST

    Ummm?.. Do I add "sudo xdpyinfo | grep XTEST" to both Ubuntu hd's with synaptic..?

    How does the mouseless tower know that it's its turn..?
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    I have used KVM switches a lot in the past (have one 4-port device unused right now). Usually, just some special key sequence will switch between systems, including display, like pressing the Pause/Break key twice quickly, followed by a number key for the device you want to switch to. That way, you only need one keyboard, mouse, and display for several systems.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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  6. 10-20-2010 #6
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    I'll vote for Synergy.
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