One monitor Two computers - Any solution?

rajendra99 · 14-09-2004, 11:20 PM

I want to use one monitor with two PCs. The reason is I got this new fast PC and still have the older slower one. I want to use it for surfing & downloading while I work on my new PC. I want to queue up files for downloading with Flashget on the older PC & then switch to the new PC for work. I don't have space for two monitors but two PCs can be easily accomodated in my desk.

This will also isolate my new (main) PC from security risks of the Internet. Can anybody tell me if there is a switch or any other hardware solution which will allow me to switch between PCs with flick of a button, instead of disconnecting & connecting the datacable everytime?

pradeep_chauhan · 14-09-2004, 11:39 PM

Easy, Buy a Dlink (or any other make) KVM switch. This allows us to share a keyboard mouse and monitor between multiple computers. We use these switches to manage the tens of servers we have. Buy a KVM switch that supports two computers.

suhas_sm · 15-09-2004, 10:12 AM

oho! cool man n how does it cost in indian market ???? woah ! an article on this rock

pradeep_chauhan · 15-09-2004, 08:44 PM

in bangalore it sells for about Rs 2000

14-09-2004, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
rajendra99 Right Off the Assembly Line Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 25	One monitor Two computers - Any solution? I want to use one monitor with two PCs. The reason is I got this new fast PC and still have the older slower one. I want to use it for surfing & downloading while I work on my new PC. I want to queue up files for downloading with Flashget on the older PC & then switch to the new PC for work. I don't have space for two monitors but two PCs can be easily accomodated in my desk. This will also isolate my new (main) PC from security risks of the Internet. Can anybody tell me if there is a switch or any other hardware solution which will allow me to switch between PCs with flick of a button, instead of disconnecting & connecting the datacable everytime?

14-09-2004, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
pradeep_chauhan Wise Old Owl Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,150	Easy, Buy a Dlink (or any other make) KVM switch. This allows us to share a keyboard mouse and monitor between multiple computers. We use these switches to manage the tens of servers we have. Buy a KVM switch that supports two computers. __________________ **** happens

15-09-2004, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
pradeep_chauhan Wise Old Owl Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,150	in bangalore it sells for about Rs 2000 __________________ **** happens

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15-09-2004, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
suhas_sm In The Zone Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 234	oho! cool man n how does it cost in indian market ???? woah ! an article on this rock