A while ago there was a thread about using 1 mouse and 1 keyboard between multi PCs - GoFuckYourself.com

uno · 01-29-2010, 02:45 PM

Does anyone remember the thread or the recommended software?

_Richard_ · 01-29-2010, 02:56 PM

that's a wonderful idea

uno · 01-29-2010, 02:57 PM

It was some super nifty software solution but the GFY search is failing me. I have a switch around here somewhere but its only for ps/2.

fuzebox · 01-29-2010, 03:07 PM

I always did it with x2x or x2vnc for linux to windows... Not sure if there is a vnc2vnc for two windows machines or what.

uno · 01-29-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

I always did it with x2x or x2vnc for linux to windows... Not sure if there is a vnc2vnc for two windows machines or what.

lagcam · 01-29-2010, 03:13 PM

You just need what is called a KVM system.

Search ebay, you will find many inexpensive solutions. I have used them for years.

natas · 01-29-2010, 03:17 PM

forget the KVM - just use Synergy over your network.

I use one keyboard and mouse to control multiple Mac's and PC's - works like a charm

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

uno · 01-29-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by natas

forget the KVM - just use Synergy over your network.

I use one keyboard and mouse to control multiple Mac's and PC's - works like a charm

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

I think this is the one I was referring to! Thanks!

harvey · 01-29-2010, 03:32 PM

ruff · 01-29-2010, 03:34 PM

google multiplicity - stardock dot com

natas · 01-29-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ruff

google multiplicity - stardock dot com

http://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/
you have to pay for this though, Synergy is free

SmellyNose · 01-29-2010, 03:49 PM

Synergy is much better. It hasn't been updated for quite a while and has some occasional bugs (I use it for 10 hours a day), but it's free, works well and works on Windows, Linux and Mac. Perfect!

scuba steve · 01-29-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AdultStoriesNow

Synergy is much better. It hasn't been updated for quite a while and has some occasional bugs (I use it for 10 hours a day), but it's free, works well and works on Windows, Linux and Mac. Perfect!

i agree with all of this, use it everyday between my pc and mac. not a problem at all

ruff · 01-29-2010, 04:53 PM

First time I've heard of Synergy, but I like open source.

rowan · 01-29-2010, 10:14 PM

Synergy would only work if the OS supported it, right? You wouldn't be able to see (or type into) the BIOS screen?

woj · 01-29-2010, 10:20 PM

synergy FTW

BillyHoe · 01-29-2010, 10:21 PM

a KVM switch is probably the easiest way to go. They're not expensive and do the trick. You can use one mouse,keyboard and screen across multiple PCs easily. I work on three PCs at once that way all the time.

Hotrocket · 01-29-2010, 10:43 PM

Synergy is the way to go..I use it everyday

uno · 01-30-2010, 01:37 PM

got it installed, but too bad i'll have to play around for the clients and servers to find each other.

Meeper · 01-30-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natas

forget the KVM - just use Synergy over your network.

I use one keyboard and mouse to control multiple Mac's and PC's - works like a charm

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

ya that one works like a charm.

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