Configure 2 computers to one monitor? How?

[T. Waters]

Hi all! I was wondering if someone might be able to help me out with a
little problem I have. Here's the situation, I have two computers, a fairly
new pc, and a brand new smoking G5. I recently purchased a 20 inch cinema
display. But, the problem I am having is I really only have room for one
monitor on my desk at home, and I need the PC for work stuff, and the Mac is
obviously my editing box. When I purchased the display I figured it would
just have multiple inputs for multiple computers, like the Dells do...but
no! So I have to switch the cable back and forth between computers, and it's
becoming annoying. So, does anyone know of any sort of switch box I can use
as a solution? Or anything else that might work, and also, will this sort of
switching eliminate my color control, which is of course really important to
me. Thanks you all!

 

[Danny Sanders]

This switch will allow you to control two computers with one monitor, mouse
and keyboard.

See:
http://www.meritline.com/kvm-swtich-2-port.html


hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

 

[T. Waters]

Thanks, Danny!

This switch will allow you to control two computers with one monitor,
mouse and keyboard.

See:
http://www.meritline.com/kvm-swtich-2-port.html


hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

 

[T. Waters]

That switch does not have DVI support. Does my setup require this?

 

[paulmd]

That switch does not have DVI support. Does my setup require this?

Look at the monitor plug, below is a DVI connector.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI

However with the Mac, you might have another nifty technology called
ADC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Display_Connector

If it's not one of these, it might be a standard VGA connector.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_connector

In any case, there are KVM switches you can find. The G5 is all usb for
keyboard/mouse, and YES you can put an apple USB keyboard on your PC,
and vice versa.
(The windows logo key gets remapped to one of the special Apple Keys)

 

[Jonah]

That switch does not have DVI support. Does my setup require this?

Just get a converter plug from any PC store - about £1-00 - buck 60
ish to you.

Jonah

 

[T. Waters]

Thank you both!

Just get a converter plug from any PC store - about £1-00 - buck 60
ish to you.

Jonah

 

[jlee1951]

Just a little more input. Do some research on KVM switches there are models
out there that will also allow you to share speakers between computers. It
can still be a nuisance if you have to switch them manually when you change
from one to the other depending on your needs. Otherwise, these switches are
a nice thing to have.I currently use a four port D-Link KVM and look forward
to upgrading to one that also has the shared speaker capability.