I would like to add a word of caution on using switch boxes between
machines.
It seems the machine which is not actively connected to the keyboard and
mouse will hang because it can no longer see them. But this does not effect
the monitor because of the one way signal travel when the system is idle. So
the solution is to have two keyboards and two mice, one for each machine.
this works good for me. I am running two machines, one with win95 and the
other with win98 with one monitor between them through a manual switch box
which cost $20.00 If you want to spend the extra cash the fully automatic
boxes are supposed to be able to keep both systems fully alive all the time
but cost much more than a second keyboard and mouse.

-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Brad Loomis
Sent: Friday, February 12, 1999 8:35 PM
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Direct Cable Connection question


Hi Bill,
This is easy and inexpensive. I have a workstation and a Novell server in my
home with only one monitor, keyboard and mouse. I got a switch box for about
$20-25 at Fry's Electronics that allows them all to be used with both
computers. When I was looking for the switch that I got, I saw there were
sever different ones that allow various combinations of monitor, keyboard,
and mice switchers. Keep in mind that you will need cables to connect to the
switch box. The only problem I have encountered is that if I am in the
server for an extended length of time, i.e. fifteen minutes or more, the
workstation tends to freeze. Hope this helps.
Brad Loomis,
Los Angeles, CA

Hello fellow listmembers,
 I need to set up a direct cable connection between two Win98 puters. My
problem is only 1 monitor.
Is it poosible to do this with no monitor on host machine?
If not, how can I do this ?
This help is urgently needed (I am setting up a machine for my nephew at
college and He's returning back to school soon)
TIA
W.R.(Bill) Boulton

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