want Linux/Windows on same monitor?

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want Linux/Windows on same monitor?

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its not a question :P
i got bored of rebooting everytime i wanted linux/windows from one another, so i found this little toy http://www.e-aquila.com/products/details.asp?SKU=100904 . now i will be able to switch between them without rebooting, its not here yet, should soon though.

very usefull if you got 2 computers and want them on same keyborad, mouse and monitor :D.
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There also called omnicubes if anybody wants to buy one.
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KVM switches... old news... been using them for *years*
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old news maybe, but i just found em :lol:
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I use VMware. I install it on linux, create a virtual machine and install windows on it.
It works great when you want both systems on only one computer.
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EvilWalrus wrote:KVM switches... old news... been using them for *years*
i was just about to say that

we had them at school back in '95
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alright...i get the idea...geeesh. :lol:
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Shiiiit, even before KVM we had monitor switch boxes ... Where have you been, under a rock? in a cave? Canada ? :P
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the whole reason i posted is cos i think its very cheap, almost paid £60 for same thing, twice in size.....now quit annoying me lol :evil:

it arrived today btw, hooked it up, installed fedroa and BAM...php doest work :lol:.
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PHP and KVM's just don't get along
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:lol:
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:lol:
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