[Boston-voice-users] accessibility gadget needed

Arthur Prokosch arthurp at ramkosch.net
Mon Sep 8 09:38:33 EDT 2008


On Mon, 8 Sep 2008, Eric S. Johansson wrote:

> there is no IP connectivity of any shape or form.  The only input channel for
> the system is PS/2 or USB keyboard.  Unfortunately, I can't tell you what the
> applications are but from a usability perspective, it's similar to any number of
> linux installation programs.  no IP, no serial I/O, nothing but keyboard and mouse.

Thus it would seem that the simplest solution would be a KVM-over-IP. 
Of course, if this all needs to be kept disconnected from wider 
networks, you could still use, eg, a crossover cable.
Only problem is the price - these things seem to start at $500.  For 
example, CDW:
http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.aspx?key=ip+kvm&searchscope=All&sr=1&cm_mmc=sendtec-_-adwords-_-Cable-_-Ip_Kvm&SendTecID=10349962

-a.


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