Just purchased first mac, (Mini) did I forget anything?
Hey Guys,
I am a windows user, want to play with the Mac. I just bought a Mac Mini 80gig superdrive unit. I ordered a mac keyboard, apple support, and the M-Audio FastTrack Recording Interface to record my instruments.
I expect to buy a regular usb mouse (is ths possible or has to be an apple mouse?)
Also what would be the best way to switch the monitor between my pc and the mac? I am aware of KVM's but not sure how the Monitor ONLY solution will work!
Please help and offer any advice, I am VERY excited about getting my hands on this thing!
<q>Also what would be the best way to switch the monitor between my pc and the mac? I am aware of KVM's but not sure how the Monitor ONLY solution will work!</q>
Arnold,
Before I got my Apple Cinema Display I shared a TFT between the mini and my iMac. I bought a cheap, mechanical KVM-switch and just connected the TFT and both computers. Each computer used it's own keyboard and mouse. Worked like charme.
JJ
Don't steal music !! Just a statement, not an accusation
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