Re: Yet another Apple II keyboard interface (PS/2 and RS232 support)

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On Jul 28, 7:34 pm, Steven Hirsch <snhir...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Scott Alfter wrote:
> > In article <L9qdnYz5haj4pxbVnZ2dnUVZ_srin...@bresnan.com>,
> > Terry Olsen <tolse...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Though I don't have a need for one, a //e PS/2 keyboard adapter, along
> >>> with the new Apple //e VGA adapter, would allow for a //e to be easily
> >>> integrated into a desk full of PCs using a KVM switch.
> >> I don't have any expectations that something like this will ever see the
> >> light of day, but I'd love to see a "KVM Adapter" for a IIgs. Mine would get
> >> more use if I could run it through my KVM.
>
> > I'm pretty sure ADB KVMs used to be available for use with desks full of
> > Macs...one of those ought to work, if you can find one on eBay or whatever.
> > Another possibility would be a PS/2-to-ADB adapter; there might even still
> > be one or two companies making those.
>
> Yes.  Per my post above, the Belkin PS/2-to-ADB adapter (marketed for use with
> their KVM switches) works just fine - for the keyboard at least.  Mouse
> operation is not quite ready for prime-time with IIGS (though I assume it will
> work correctly with an older Mac).  I end up plugging an actual IIGS mouse
> into the ADB passthrough on the adapter.  But, better an extra mouse on the
> desktop than a keyboard (or three, or six..).
>
> Steve

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