Re: One keyboard for 2 computers

[edward@pro-ren.cts.com (Edward Floden)]

grover@emunix.emich.edu (Grover Thomas) writes:

>While I have never tried this, I have heard that connecting two machines
>to the same keyboard is a great way to burn out either your keyboard,
>or the ADB controller chips inside the computers.
>
>Perhaps you are looking for an 'A-B switch box' kind of connection.  That
>way you can use one keyboard and mouse, and use it between the two
>computers with a quick turn of a knob.

And connecting/disconnecting an ADB device while a Macintosh is powered on is
HIGHLY DISCOURAGED! (Read the manual.)

Although, I've been doing this to my IIgs for years, with no ill effects.