I use one to switch between a Windows box and a Mac. The one I have is
made by Belkin I think. The only problem I've had is that when
switched to the Mac it doesn't always register combinations of keys
like it should unless I press the keys more slowly than normal. For
instance if I press Command-C to copy something it just registers as C
unless I distinctly press the command key, hold and then press C. This
may be a function of this particular switching unit. Otherwise, you're
right its a great way to relieve desktop clutter and make your work
environment nicer if you're a multi-computer user. I typically use
this Windows box for some batch processing tasks. I switch to it,
start the task and then switch the keyboard monitor back to the Mac for
my routine work. People casually looking over my shoulder get really
confused to see a nice Windows desktop one minute and OS-X the next on
the same monitor.
Bob Smith
On Apr 3, 2004, at 4:15 AM, Michael Wilkinson wrote:
I saw a device that apparently enables control of up to 4 computers
with just the one
monitor, keyboard and mouse.
It appears to be "hot" switchable .
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