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Introduction
For those that don't know (which hopefully isn't many), a KVM switch
allows a person to use a single Keyboard, Video (monitor),
and Mouse to control multiple computers. Typically used in
work environments to control multiple workstations or servers, KVM
switches are quickly making their way into the small office and home
setups of a more "average" computer user. I put average in quotes
because most of the people who are using more than one computer at
home are far from an average user, however, they definitely don't
represent the typical KVM role. I personally use a KVM simply because
it is more cost efficient, and saves space as compared to having multiple
monitors sitting on my already cramped workspace.
The product being presented in this article is the OmniView™ SOHO Series 4-Port KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 and USB Platform manufactured by Belkin. This product is different from many KVMs on the market today in that it 1)allows for connection via USB port, and 2)has audio capabilities allowing the user to utilize one set of speakers on up to 4 computers. The USB compatability allows the rare person who has a PC and a MAC, or PC and a SUN, or even PC / MAC / SUN combination of computers to share the same keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
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