Re: Off topic....multiple monitor and keyboard question


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Posted by Fultra on 7, 2001 at 12:17 AM:

In Reply to: Off topic....multiple monitor and keyboard question posted by Andy Desak on 6, 2001 at 11:21 PM:

Andy,

The problem is that video and keyboard signals are low. I know that we used to say that 25 was the limit for video. With an excellent quality cable maybe further, but you'd have to find one first, that may prove to be your biggest problem.

Are the comptuers connected via network? There is a free remote control program called VNC that he could use.

Chris


: Hi,

: I'm am asking this for a friend.....
: Here is what he wants to do.

: There will be a computer on the first floor of the house and he wants to be able to control it from a second location upstairs. So a second monitor, keyboard and mouse will be needed. I know this can be done with a switch box but can they just both be hooked up at the same time without any switching mechanism. Also, what is the maximum length the lines can be for the other devices? It is going to be on another floor so I imagine he will need it to be pretty far.

: Will this require 2 video cards?

: Also, would it be possible to do this from a 3rd location.

: I have never tried anything like but I may also need to do something like this myself in the future.....

: Any help?

: Thanks,
: Andy




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