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    Houw could I run two computers through one monitor? I want to be able to switch back and forth from one computer to the other.
     
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  2. cube

    cube Peon

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    #2
    you would need a linskey KVM or similiar if you wanted to switch the keyboard,mouse and sound too but they start at about $170

    otherwise cablestogo you can get a cord for two monitors for about $50
     
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  3. Wrongfully Convicted

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    I am not using 2 monitors, I am using 2 computers and one monitor
     
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    Heheh nicely posted. A KVM (keyboard video mouse) is still what you want though. I don't know why cube said sound, because some KVM units don't carry over nothing else but the K/V/M components. And you can get them for way cheaper than cube quoted you, here for example.
     
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    KVM switchbox. If you want sound just plug in 2 pairs of speakers.
     
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    +1.. Exactly my thought.
     
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    I don't have a clue, but it's a good question:confused:
     
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    If your monitor has analog and DVI inputs, then you can use them both.

    A while ago I was running one PC to the monitor using DVI, and another PC using analog.

    And using VNC to control the other PC from one keyboard/mouse.
     
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  9. musichangout.com

    musichangout.com Well-Known Member

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    Good question , i dont have answer for this one :(
     
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