[PLUG] KVM grief

[Ronald Bynoe]

We use Raritan at work, both networked and "dumb". They aren't exactly
cheap, but they are reliable. Also, we use Synergy ( http://synergy-foss.org)
between Windows and Linux desktops, it takes a little configuration but is
quite slick (clipboard sync, full-screen support, etc). Otherwise maybe
just plain VNC/RDP? Not ideal, but easy.

tl;dr look for a used Raritan from a business waterfalling hardware, or
give a shot at setting up Synergy.
On Apr 7, 2014 11:53 AM, "John Meissen" <john at meissen.org> wrote:

>
> Not a Linux issue per se, but looking for recommendations, anecdotes, etc.
>
> I have an older Cybex 8-port VGA KVM that I've used for a long time, and
> generally I like it a lot. The problem is that it doesn't support the
> monitor
> EDID function. I've worked around this until now by specifying modelines in
> Linux, manually configuring Windows drivers, and using 3rd-party tools with
> MacOSX. A PITA, but generally something only needed once per system.
>
> I have a new Mac Pro, and my 3rd-party tools approach doesn't work. Macs
> are
> not my forte, and I haven't been able to find any solutions online.
>
> So I'm looking for a hardware solution. Maybe it's time to upgrade to a
> modern
> KVM.
>
> I need an affordable rackmount 8-port KVM that supports EDID (DDC) (I've
> seen
> models for $999, that's NOT affordable). Alternatively, I've seen
> single-port
> EDID emulators that I could use to solve this specific issue. I'd prefer a
> more general solution, though, since this issue will come up again.
>
> Any recommendations for KVMs would be greatly appreciated.
>
> john-
>
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