Re: configure PS2 mouse through KVM Switch to serial port

From: Greg Strong (sorry_at_nospam4UČ.com)
Date: 11/26/04 

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 15:14:00 GMT

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:59:55 +0800, spodosaurus
<spodosaurus@_yahoo_.com> wrote:

>Greg, I *think* I might know what's going on. It's just a guess, but
>these switches are usually powered through the PS/2 ports. The serial
>port you're trying to use with it does not power devices like a PS/2
>port. That could be gumming up the works...?

This makes the most sense that I've heard so far. I've tried a lot of
things with no luck. Are you sure about the PS/2 and power relation?
If yes, then it must be it.

Regards,

Greg Strong

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