I've seen them on ebay recently. Search for KVM. Dev Depot still sells new Dr. Bott ADB KVM switchs. 2port for $137.95. 4 port for $189. http://www.devdepot.com/description.html?PCODE=HMS
I recently put a Wanted post on the LEM Swap list for an ADB KVM switch. I got several *very* reasonable offers, and bought one of them. It hasn't arrived yet. Meanwhile... >From http://www.megamacs.com I bought not-the-latest-version of Timbuktu for $29.99. Timbuktu allows you to use the keyboard, mouse and monitor on one machine (Mac or PC) to control another machine (Mac or PC) over just about any connection you can think of. I've already used it over ethernet (wired and wireless) and phone-net. It also works modem-to-modem or over the Internet. The software also has file transfer/sharing, messaging, chat and intercom features. It's easy to use and avoids the tangle of cables. Included for the price above are two CDs with both Mac and PC versions of the software. The Mac version is 5.2.3. A free upgrade to 5.2.4 is available at: http://www.netopia.com/en-us/software/products/tb2/mac/tb2macupgrade2.html which brings it up to system 9.1 compatability. Also included is version 4.0.6 for use on pre system 8.1 Macs. I loaded that on a Powerbook 5300 running system 7.6. I can control it remotely, but when I run the Timbuktu application locally on the Powerbook it freezes. Mostly I'm using Timbuktu so that my 8500 (my day to day machine) can control a headless (no K,V or M attached) 7500 that is running X-10 home automation software (yeah, I'm a geek). It works flawlessly for this. NOTE: The headless 7500 had to be fooled into thinking there was a monitor attached by connecting a Mac to VGA adaptor. A number of these have been listed recently on the swap list for under ten bucks. I couldn't wait, so I spent $30 for a new one locally. Timbuktu has been around for ages, since pre-PPC, so you should be able to run it on the machines you listed. You can check on the Netopia web site to be sure: http://www.netopia.com OK... to keep this on topic: My next step is to network in my SE and my 128k-turned-512k-turned-plus as home automation terminals. What fun! BTW: When it arrives I'll probably be selling the KVM switch that I just bought. Interested? Hutch > I am thinking of getting a KVM switch for my three Macs - an LC II, an IIcx, > and (slightly o/t) a PM 7100. > > Any recommendations on where to get it, what brand, specs, etc? > > Erik -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
