Best KVM Switches for Linux

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IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from lab, www.newegg.com
using it with a benq 24" flat panel to switch between my (home) linux machine, and my work laptop (windoze) using a port replicator.
from www.amazon.com
ordered it because i wanted to be able to switch over to linux from vista.
from RB2, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i use this to switch between my xp pro system and my linux computer.
from Crazy Taco, www.newegg.com
response time on mouse after switching is very good, and i often don't even see any lag (though i see it on my vista machine more than my linux box).
from cubsftw, www.newegg.com
have it connected between a windows and linux box and it switches over flawlessly and quickly (no meaningful lag, unlike other usb kvm's i've heard about).

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Positives: Fast, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Supported Platforms: Mac,Sun

2 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for LINUX

StarTech.com 2 Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switc

$64.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
still after trying multiple switches this works fine, with linux and windows set up's.
from www.amazon.com
i have a logitech wireless optical mouse and a wired mac keyboard for my windows and linux machines.
from GW, www.newegg.com
pros: this kvm was a snap to install, and works exactly as advertised.i'm using this on a win xp box and a linux box.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Consistent Performance, Keyboard Connector: USB

3 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for LINUX

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

Trendware 2PORT USB KVM SWITCH KIT W/ AUDIO 2 X 4FT 1.2M USB KVM CABLES (TK-209K)

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Houston, TX, clickfrom.buy.com
works as expected, i have it with windows and linux, everything works well.
from www.amazon.com
i am using this kvm switch on a power mac and an hp box running linux, and it does its job well.
from www.amazon.com
we used the trendnet 2 kvm to switch between a windows xp - windows xp and a windows xp - linux box.
from www.amazon.com
i've only had one operating problem and it's the keyboard-based command (scroll lock x 2) doesn't work on the linux side.
from www.amazon.com
it works great on my linux and windows vista boxes.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, Fast, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for LINUX

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

$155.00 Est. at Amazon

from sixscrews, www.newegg.com
some systems (linux in my case) will not resume when focus is switched back to them.
from www.newegg.com
the switching is fast between my windows and linux systems.
from MillerL, www.newegg.com
got this so i could have both my windows 7 gaming rig and my linux box take advantage of my 30" lcd.
from 633squadron, www.newegg.com
pros: small form factorsupports dual dvi (green) connectors for very large monitorseasy to configureeasy to see which computer is "on" cons: long delay when switching to some windows
from nickname, www.newegg.com
pros: has worked perfect for switching between linux with x/command line linux/xp/vista/osx on different occasions with a 30" monitor for over a year and nary a problem yet.

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Positives: Fast, Consistent Performance, No. of Computers Controlled: 2, KVM Type: Keyboard / Video / Mouse / Sound - Switch

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for LINUX

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

$111.00 Est. at Amazon

from Rhaspun, www.newegg.com
i needed another one to run a linux box also and have sound capability it gets it all done for me.
from Kevin, www.newegg.com
the hardest part was pulling out the old cables.the little remote button is handy and adorable.of course, since no software is needed, this windows & mac compatible device works fine with a linux
from kam, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i am controlling a linux server and gaming machine with a 24" lcd gateway, saitek keyboard, and logitech g5 mouse, and surround speakers (i use "mic" for rear speakers).
from N/A, www.newegg.com
pros: plugged in my samsung lcd with dvi cable, microsoft keyboard and mouse to a pc running linux and a mac mini.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

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from Rhaspun, www.newegg.com
i needed another one to run a linux box also and have sound capability it gets it all done for me.
from kam, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i am controlling a linux server and gaming machine with a 24" lcd gateway, saitek keyboard, and logitech g5 mouse, and surround speakers (i use "mic" for rear speakers).
from Kevin, www.newegg.com
the hardest part was pulling out the old cables.the little remote button is handy and adorable.of course, since no software is needed, this windows & mac compatible device works fine with a linux
from N/A, www.newegg.com
pros: plugged in my samsung lcd with dvi cable, microsoft keyboard and mouse to a pc running linux and a mac mini.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Compact, High Quality

Trendware TK-409K

$71.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Portland, OR, clickfrom.buy.com
only problem is there is no hot-key when you are using linux or mac os x.
from da-kritik from Washington, DC, clickfrom.buy.com
i am using this on my new dell, old dell, linux and my g4 apple and the tk-409 has simply made my life so much easier because i need all 4 computers frequently.
from www.amazon.com
-if you have one linux box, the hotkey doesn't work and you need to push the button on the kvm to switch between machines.
from www.newegg.com
cons: linux support is questionable.

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Positives: Stable, Easy To Set Up, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i have 2 linux pcs and 1 windows pc.
from www.newegg.com
so so between xp and linux.
from www.newegg.com
keyboard hotkey doesn't work with all operating systems, vista&xp are fine but linux (ubuntu) can be finicky, openbsd too.
from www.newegg.com
i have it switching between win2003, suse linux, winxp, and a dual boot centos/win98 box (yeah laugh all you want, i do) and i haven't had any issues with it yet.
from www.newegg.com
i have 3 different os's running on this (xp/vista, linux ubuntu/centos, and freebsd)i do only run this at 1280x1024 though so i cannot speak to the higher resolution aspects of this device.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, High Quality, Compact, No. of Computers Controlled: 4

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

from proxops-pete, www.newegg.com
one end is connected to my win xp pro desktop and the other to a linux pc!
from RocketLunatic, www.newegg.com
also, the usb keyboard isn't recognized on the dell until well after startup - so dual booting into linux for example.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
works fine with xp pro and linux.
from www.amazon.com
everything worked (b/w a linux and xp machines), but...

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Positives: Compact, Fast, Easy To Set Up, No. of Computers Controlled: 2

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Best KVM Switches for Linux

IOGear 2-PORT USB GCS22U

StarTech.com 2 Port USB VGA Cable KVM Switc

Trendware 2PORT USB KIT

Belkin Flip DVI-D KVM and Audio Switch F1DG102D

IOGear Mini view micro GCS932U 2-port

IOGEAR MiniView DVI-D KVM

Trendware TK-409K

KVM LINKSKEY|LKU-S04ASK 4P RT

IOGear 2PORT USB GCS42UW6

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