Re: ADB Switchbox requirements

[Mikael Ljungberg <mikael.ljungberg@telia.com>]

I havn't had any problem staring any of mine Macs without keyboard or
mouse connected, it can be connected during startup or then the system
is up.

Regards

M.Lj


Ned Ludd skrev:
> 
> Roughana <andrew.roughan@writeme.com> wrote:
> 
> > I would like to use an ADB Switchbox with my systems so that I only
> > need to have one keyboard and mouse on my desk.
> > Systems that I want to switch between are Apple IIgs, LC 630,
> > Powerbook 1400c.
> >
> > Do I need one specially wired switchbox cable or will a standard ADB
> > cable work fine?
> > Can I switch between systems while the power is on?
> > I get the impression that this is not recommended but could work.
> > What is the issue and what damage could this cause?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Andrew
> 
> You might have problems starting the Macs without a keyboard attached.
> At least that is the case with a couple of mine (LC 475 and PPC 6100).
> 
> -s