using KVM switch /dev/psm0 is missing
Malcolm Fitzgerald
thats at notyourhomework.net
Thu Mar 23 03:10:19 UTC 2006
Malcolm Fitzgerald wrote:
>>>> I have a no name 2 port KVM switch and a Logitech marble mouse USB
>>>> with a ps/2 adapter.
Richard Burakowski wrote:
>>> my cheapo noname kvm presents it's ps2 keyboard and mouse ports as
>>> usb devices.
Malcolm Fitzgerald wrote:
>> Does yours have USB cabling to match or does it have ps2 cables?
Richard Burakowski wrote:
> it takes two ps2 (key+mouse) and three usb in - then one usb (2 total)
> out to each box. then there's the video of course.
> when the kvm switches, the usb devices are detached and then attached
> to the new target, which means there's a discernable lag (couple
> seconds) before they become active. also requires moused under x11 as
> the /dev/ums entry comes and goes - dosen't have the same issue with
> the keyboard.
I see, mine only has ps/2 connections, so I'm still looking for psm0
when the mouse is plugged into the KVM switch. Plugging the mouse
directly to the box is a solution but it is only KV not KVM.
malcolm
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