Re: [gentoo-user] slightly OT, laptop for gentoo

[Iain Buchanan <iaindb@netspace.net.au>]

On Thu, 2008-02-14 at 20:21 -0500, David Relson wrote:
> On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:29:58 +0000
> Mike Williams wrote:
> 
> > On Thursday 14 February 2008 22:58:13 David Relson wrote:
> > > Have you thought about a PS/2 to USB adapter?  I'm presently using a
> > > PS/2 keyboard _and_ a PS/2 mouse connected to a single USB port
> > > (with a "Y" adapter -- dual PS/2 inputs and USB output).
> > 
> > D'you know what, I didn't even realise such a thing existed!
> > I've probably got dozens of USB to PS2 adaptors, and never imagined
> > the opposite.
> > A dual PS2 to USB could well do the trick, and my local Maplin have
> > some in stock, a bit pricey but the company will pay.
> 
> Here in Michigan they seem a bit pricey, as well.  A single PS/2 to USB
> adapter is a few dollars but the dual PS/2 to USB "Y" adapter is $16.00
> (or worse).  I had hoped to use one with my PS/2 only KVM but the combo
> doesn't work.  I suspect the issue is with the KVM as I have 2
> different "Y" adapters and neither works.  Sigh :-<

The Dell business models (precision) docking stations have 2 PS2 ports.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DELL-Dock-Station-PR01X-LATITUDE-INSPIRON-FREE-DELIVERY_W0QQitemZ320215888408QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3709QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A docking station would be an excellent idea if you need the peripherals
to work without fussing with cables.  If/when you do need to pick it up
to move / replace something, you don't need to worry about unplugging &
replugging 6 different cables in the right spots...  You can even tie /
screw the docking station down (or get one of those D-View laptop
stands)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dell-D-View-Laptop-Stand-NEW_W0QQitemZ200199102199QQihZ010QQcategoryZ3708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

sorry about the ebay links, but dell of course doesn't list these things
in their "products" page...
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Iain Buchanan <iaindb at netspace dot net dot au>

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