software sol'n to switch between computers

[ellysium]

I am using a Fling KVM switch (by Belkin), to connect 2 computers to my monitor One computer is running XP and the other is running Linux (Ubuntu 10.10). My wireless switching mechanism has just gone the way of the saints but Belkin has kindly supplied a software solution for this occurrence. There is a small app called Fling (surprising) that allows me to switch from the XP machine to the Linux machine but nothing to switch back to the XP. What I need to know is there a similar app for the Linux computer. (NB I have tried Synergy but have no idea how to set it up - I've been told that synergy might work).

Thanks in advance

Norm

[Rubberman]

Don't know about the Belkin (I have a D-Link), but many of these devices also respond to a keyboard keypress sequence, like hitting the pause/break key 2 or 3 times and then the number of the switch port to change over to. My D-Link works that way, and it works on any OS since it is tied to keyboard input.

[ellysium]

Rubberman:

I've tried to use your method with no success.
Ive tried the Pause/break key as you suggested. Th P/B key with the vhannel of the particular computer - same. and I've tried the control key because that one will move me from the XP to Ubuntu. Tell me do you have any particular software related to these actions on your computer as this may have some bearing on the activity

Norm

[Rubberman]

Rubberman:

I've tried to use your method with no success.
Ive tried the Pause/break key as you suggested. Th P/B key with the vhannel of the particular computer - same. and I've tried the control key because that one will move me from the XP to Ubuntu. Tell me do you have any particular software related to these actions on your computer as this may have some bearing on the activity

Norm

No. No special software. The device itself is programmed (hard wired) to respond to a certain set of keystrokes/keycodes. BTW, do you mean Flip (not Fling)? I was just on the Belkin web site looking at their KVM switches, and found one that has a wireless switcher. Anyway, after reading the user documentation for these devices, I find nothing that indicates that they can respond to a key sequence to switch between connections. In fact, one stated that you could only switch with the supplied button or remote or installed software (Windows and Mac OSX only). So, I think you may be SOL.

[ellysium]

Thanks for all your help Rubberman
Looks like I'll have to spring for a new switch


Norm

[Rubberman]

Thanks for all your help Rubberman
Looks like I'll have to spring for a new switch


Norm

Or find where the dog hid the remote... Probably buried it out in the garden somewhere!