[H-GEN] using one monitor with 2 pc's

[Troy Piggins]

* Michael Anthon <michael at anthon.net> :
> 
> On 10/31/05, Troy Piggins <troy at piggo.com> wrote:
> >
> > No worries - it's only the video switch I'm after, although
> > keyboard would be handy too. Don't use mouse on them, it's all
> > console.
> 
> Alternative solution #236
> 
> Is it access to the REAL console that you need or just a shell
> session?  Assuming you want the real console another option that
> springs to mind is to use a serial connection between the 2
> machines and run one with a serial console that you access from
> the other, that way only one ever needs the keyboard and monitor
> connected to it and all you need is a simple serial cable.

I have ssh ability between the 2.  I haven't set up a serial console
before.  I think I'd prefer the KVM switch for my setup, but thanks
for throwing more ideas out there.

-- 
Troy Piggins
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