Re: Using data switch with Linux.

Ow W K Danny (owwkd@cybernix.com.sg)
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 05:04:20 +0800 (SGT)


On Wed, 22 Jul 1998, Goh Sek Chye wrote:

> #Hi,
> #
> #I'm running two Linux boxes running sharing a keyboard, mouse and monitor
> #through a simple data switch. Whenever, I switch from one box to another,
> #gpm and the X server hang. Is there any work around or there is a
> #specially designed data switch for this purpose.
>
> I am using data switch also. If I use PS2 mouse, I encounter same
> problem. But if I use serial mouse, it works fine. Hope this helps.
>
Mmm... looks like it's /dev/psaux is not able to handle this switching.
Hope someone in the "linux-kernel" list can help.

Thank you for helping.

Danny

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