Nasty KVM Problem
Holger Burde
hburde at burde-consulting.de
Thu May 12 13:15:30 UTC 2005
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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>
> Shick's Law:
> There is no problem a good miracle can't solve.
>
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