[ale] KVM or alternative

[cfowler]

I have many linux machines in my office and only one has a head.

Unless you need X running on all machines, you can get away with just
running one with head.  The rest are headless.  I also turn on serial
console on all the other machines so If I do need to gain access to
/dev/console, I can do so with a null-modem cable.  Works really well.

KVM still will not hurt.  I've held off my purchase of a KVM due to the
fact I still think they are a little pricey for home use.  I'm cheap
too.


On Thu, 2003-02-13 at 12:57, Grady Harris wrote:
> Hey, y'all,
> 
> I'm getting a second machine at home, where the space is scant & the wiring 
> is not something I want to strain. I'd rather not get a second monitor, so 
> I figure a KVM switch is the likeliest alternative. I've read through the 
> discussions of KVM switches on the ALE list from last year & the previous, 
> which have been real helpful to me, since I've never used a switch before.
> 
> Since I suspect that such might be overkill just for two machines, I was 
> wondering if anybody had suggestions for any alternatives, since none has 
> occurred to me.
> 
> Grady Harris
> Emory University Hospital Branch Library
> 404-727-3090
> 
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