[Linux-disciples] Running a linux box and os x machine on the same monitor/keyboard/mouse

Adam Rosi-Kessel adam at rosi-kessel.org
Thu Feb 2 14:49:54 EST 2006


Jason Smith wrote:
> I am going to be running a linux machine and an os x machine in my
> office and would like to use the same monitor/keyboard (an apple one
> right now)/and mouse (mighty mouse)...
> is that possible on the cheap? Suggestions?

For mouse and keyboard, you can use synergy on both machines.
<http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/>

For a monitor, I think you'll need a hardware solution. You could do a
simple switch box; there are also boxes that will allow you to switch
between machines with a keystroke. I can't tell you offhand which ones those
are, though.

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