using KVM switch /dev/psm0 is missing

[Malcolm Fitzgerald]

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