Re: IIGS and 660AV coexisting

[wbaguhn@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Will Baguhn)]

In article <4vo6fi$7cb@sis1.softaid.net>,
Micah Johnson <msjohnso@sis1.softaid.net> wrote:
>
>Due to limited space, I'm trying to get my IIGS and Quadra 660AV to share
>as much as possible.  I figure I can hook the Composite Monitor port
>on my GS to the video in jack of the 660AV, and can essentially share a 
>monitor by running a vidcap or TV monitoring program when running GS programs.
>Then, using Appletalk I can share diskspace. 
>
>Now, is there any way I can use the same mouse and keyboard?
>Something like a switch that'll change which
>computer the mouse and keyboard are working on?
>I know plugging and unplugging ADB devices while the systems are running
>is a Bad Thing, so this may be impossible if that rule is to be followed,
>but any solution is welcome.
>
>--Micah Johnson
>
>

Well, you could always buy a Guardian (from the MasterConsole people).  That
allows you to plug in & unplug ADB devices on the fly, safely.  You need
one per computer.  They also should have a switchbox that allows you
to switch without the plug-in, plug-out thing.

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