Re: ADB Switchbox requirements

[spam@luddite.ca (Ned Ludd)]

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