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PS/2 Keyboard on a Mac?
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wwong
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Is there any way to use a PS/2 keyboard with my ADB Mac (a Wallstreet...)?
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
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OK, just a stupid question, but why would you want to use a PC keyboard with a Mac?
Not saying you shouldn't do it, but just wondering.
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wwong
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I've got an (expensive) KVM switch that uses PS/2-style connectors, that was designed for a PC. It would be significantly cheaper for me to find a PC keyboard adapter (and buy a PC mouse adapter) than to buy a USB card and a new USB KVM switch.
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wwong
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The problem with using one of those is that I'd have to also buy a USB card for my notebook (a Wallstreet PB). I was hoping for a nice simple PS2 -> ADB adapter for keyboards..
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Dedicated MacNNer
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OK, Moderator had brain cloud.
Let's rethink this. You have two options, right, a converter or a new KVM switch?
Most companies which sell KVM switches will also sell you a Mac conversion kit so you can use your Mac.
I use Network Technologies Inc.
http://www.networktechinc.com/
They can help you with your problem. The staff is extremely helpful.
Also, bear in mind that Dr. Bott
http://www.drbott.com/prod/MSUSB.html
has a rather inexpensive KVM switch for USB. With the USB KVM switch and the USB card, you might even come out cheaper than trying to use some sort of converter. I doubt it, but you might.
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