[olug] Erros using Zonet KVM Switch

[Kenton Brede]

On Sun, Jun 08, 2003 at 01:46:25PM -0700, CM Miller wrote:
> 
> 
> Is anyone using a Zonet KVM switch with linux/bsd
> boxes?
> 
> http://ohls-place.com/zonet/zonet1.htm
> 
> I've gotten a 4 port from DIT and using it to share
> devices between a RH 8 box and a OpenBSD 3.2 box.  
> 
> When switching to RH box to BSD box and then back, I
> lose my mouse under X.  It is ps/2, but if I unplug
> the connector from the KVM and put it straight into
> the box, I regain control.
> 
> Meanwhile, the OpenBSD box begins to throw random
> characters to the screen and the pc speakers emits
> that annoying beeping sound. Yup, you know the one.  
> 
> I've checked their website and there is no firmware
> updates or troubleshooting database. 
> 
> http://www.zonet.com.tw/
> 
> So, if I can't get it to work, I'm gonna next it and
> get my refund cause its under 5 days.  
> 
> Also, is anyone using KVMs between different linux/bsd
> boxes and are there any problems or no problems? 
> cause I do want a KVM that works.  

I've had good luck at both work and home with Belkin KVMs using a wide
variety of operating systems.
Kent

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