Re: OT: Cheap PS2/USB keyboard/mouse adaptors. WAS: Re: [gentoo-user] slightly OT, laptop for gentoo

[David Relson <relson@osagesoftware.com>]

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:45:58 +0000
Stroller wrote:

> 
> On 15 Feb 2008, at 01:21, David Relson wrote:
> > ...
> > 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 :-<
> 
> Here are these cables for only $5 delivered (worldwide):
>    http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA4036.htm
> 
> I have used Ye Olde Ledde Shoppe on a number of occasions and have  
> been very happy with their service. A delivery failed to arrive once  
> & I contacted CCnow (the payments processor) and the purchase price  
> was refunded immediately; a replacement order I made with Ledde  
> Shoppe arrived a few days later.
> 
> These Y-cables are supposed to work with KVMs, but I have only had
> my KVM a couple of weeks, so haven't gotten around yet to testing  
> thoroughly. My KVM is (apparently) PS2 only, but it does have a
> PS2 / USB keyboard setting in the configuration menus, so it might be
> worth playing with that if yours is the same.
> 
> Stroller.

I'm willing to gamble $5 on a company I've never heard of.  If it works
with my KVM it'll be great (and I'll be able to return the $16 cable
that doesn't work).  Even if it just works with my keyboard and mouse
I'll be able to return the cable.  How can I lose???

David
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