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Old 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM
BertieBigBollox@gmail.com
 
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Default Re: USB/PS2 adaptors in Sun workstations

On Mar 4, 9:41*am, Maurice Janssen <mauri...@xs4all.nl> wrote:
> On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 01:30:46 -0800 (PST), BertieBigBol...@gmail.com wrote:
> >Yes, I know the Sun workstations use USB.

>
> >But, if you look here theres a PS2 to USB convertor which allows you
> >to plug a standard PS2 Mouse/Keyboard into the adaptor which plugs
> >into the USB on the workstation.

>
> >I know this will work for PCs, Windows etc, but want to be sure it'll
> >work on the Sun workstations before I make a costly mistake. (I know I
> >could just buy one of these convertors to try it !!!)

>
> Not really an answer, but maybe it helps:
> I've also used PS/2-USB converters for HP PA-RISC workstations and Apple
> PowerMac computers. *They seem to work fine when connected to a PS/2
> KVM-switch with PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
> I also have some Sun equipment, but unfortunately not with USB so I
> can't test it with Sun workstations.
>
> --
> Maurice


Yes. It SHOULD work but I'd like to be sure first...
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