Control 2 macs with 1 keyboard and mouse

I have two iMacs, 27 inch 10.7 and 24 inch with 10.6. Side by side. The two communicate wirelessly using Apple Wi fi.
I want to use one keyboard and mouse for both.
I have downloaded "synergy" on both computers, however, attempts to control both have failed.
I know that Apple screen sharing is an option, but I would prefer to use "synergy" or a similar program.
(I vaguely recall controlling both computers in the past, but cannot recall how I did it.)
Help? Control two Macs with one keyboard and mouse. That is my goal.
Thanks.

Try the software Teleport from Abyssoft. http://www.abyssoft.com/software/teleport/
I just installed Teleport on Macbook Air and Macbook Pro and am now working on both with a single wireless keyboard and glidepad simply by dragging mouse from one screen to the other.

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