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

[Stroller <stroller@stellar.eclipse.co.uk>]

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.
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