KVM switch vs. VNC for MacPro

I have a MacPro and use it as my primary computer. I have need to occasionally access software, residing on my G4, that requires Classic. I am investigating the best way to do this. I've done research and read topics in this forum but have additional concerns and questions.
I'm considering buying the Miniview Micro USB Plus KVM Switch by Iogear since, from my Internet research, it seems to be one that plays well with Mac hardware and does it at a great price. If others using this switch can confirm that it will work for my setup I would be most appreciative.
However, I read in a KVM discussion in the MacPro forum that using VNC (virtual network connection??), a software solution to accessing resources on another computer from the MacPro, is another viable method to access software and data on the G4. This solution doesn't require a KVM switch.
These computers are at my home. Our internet service is cable DSL and we use a router to serve it to multiple computers (PCs and Macs) in the home. It seems feasible that I could use the VNC solution, but I am not familiar with this so I don't know how to find out more and determine if it will work on my home network.
Any advice on these options would be most appreciated.

Can you share a link on the Apple site or elsewhere that would give me a good overview, and specifically for set up for the "remote access via broadband connections" you reference?
There really isn't one although here's the ARD link…
http://www.apple.com/remotedesktop/
… for you to look over. While it's actually intended to be use on a LAN it works extremely well over broadband lines. The trick with this, as with most broadband interconnectivity, is having control over your broadband modem. If you have that then you can pretty much do as you please. Problem is, most ISPs don't like that.
I mostly use it to manage client servers.
Also, I'm intrigued by your statement "While I can use my display as a KVM." How do you mean? Is this without a KVM switch, but with some feature of your monitor?
Well… my Dell 2405 24" display has a multiple input ports (DVI, VGA, component etc) to which I can connect each computer. Right now I have my Mac Pro connected to DVI and my Mac mini connected to VGA. Additionally, there's an in-built USB2 hub and all I need to do to use it as a KVM is to connect my mouse and keyboard to the USB hub. To change video I just use the input selector on the front. As for USB, I just change the uplink to the computer I want to use.
While not as pretty as hitting a button on a proper KVM it's quite a deal cheaper. I do however prefer to use ARD.

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I want to use a KVM switch to share one display with two computers.
Computer one is: MacPro 1,1 dual core 2.66 Ghz with two DVI ports.
Computer two is: MacBook Pro 4 core 2.66 GHz with one Mini Displayport.
Display is: Cinema HD Display with DVI connector.
To do that KVM switches only use (at least that is waht I found) one system either DVI or Mini Displayports
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=3113
DVI --> KVM SWITCH<-- DVI
                     V
               DVI (monitor)
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-2x1-Mini-DisplayPort-KVM-Switch.html
Mini Displayport (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                                         V
                                                 DVI (monitor)
However what I want is:
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITHCH<-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                       V
                              DVI(monitor)
I couldn't find an existing KVM switcher that does this.
Then there is the following solution
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- ADAPTER (Mini Displayport to DVI) <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                    V
                            DVI(monitor)
The question is: Will this work?
I've been told that adapter behind adapter never works. Hope someone can help with this before spending money on nothing.
Thanx David

Maybe you're right just try and see if I can return the stuff if it's not working.
I won't be using a higher resolution then 1920 x 1200 however I still would buy the adapter
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB571Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng
for connecting macbookpro to KVM DVI switch.
However if there's still someone with experiencing the exact same thing I would be much obliged.

Best KVM Switch for iMac & PC

I have spent too much time trying to figure out the best solution for my needs, so this forum is my last resort.
I need to know if anyone out there has an iMac and a PC hooked up to a KVM switch using their mac wired or wireless keyboard & mouse.
What is the best KVM switch out there for this setup? What are people using right now that works?
My ultimate goal is to have my iMac, laptop pc, and tower pc that has it's own 21" wide screen display, all linked to the same keyboard and mouse so I can switch back and forth between the three using a hot-key.
Someone please help...I've become desperate.
Thanks.

I use one by IOGEAR for my PC and Linux server and it works great.
Barbara, I would love to know how to get RDC to work, but I have yet to. I will start another thread about this someday, but RDC always asks for a password and I do not have a password set up on my WinXP machine.
I agree that it would probably be best, but since I have not actually gotten it to work, I can't say for sure.

T420 - external 24" monitor DVI- Displayport : not detected when connected via KVM switch

Hi,
I've been using a 2port USB KVM Switch from InLine for a long time connecting a mac mini and a macbook pro
to a 24" LCD. Recently I had to replace the MacBookPro with a T420. Unfortunately the T420 does not detect the
monitor, when connected via the KVM switch.
I tried:
A) T420 -> Lenovo Displayport to DVI-Adapter -> KVM-Switch -> 24" monitor: NO SUCCESS
B) T420 -> Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 DVI Port-> KVM Seitch -> 24" monitor : NO SUCCESS
C) T420 ->Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 DVI Port-> 24" monitor - > SUCCESS
D) T420 ->Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 VGA Port -> 24" monitor - > SUCCESS
So I have a workaround, but leaving out the KVM switch is not a long term option.
This is all on Win 7 professional / 64bit
Using config (A) I then installed the Intel HD Graphics Driver version 8.15.10.2342 16 May 2011
SURPRISE: during driver install, the monitor WAS detected!!!
SECOND SURPRISE: after reboot I was back in the old situation where the monitor was NOT DETECTED
CONCLUSION:
Seems like a software issue with the Intel HD Graphice driver.
ANY HINT/COMMENT/HELP highly appreciated!
Thanks,
Michael

hey mgold,
as the T420 works correctly with the external monitor and with the miniDock ; it is sad to say the the KVM switch is non-compatible.
I would recommend that you get in contact with the manufacturer of the KVM. At the same time, try uninstalling the current video drivers of your T420 and see if it makes any difference with the KVM if the T420 is running on a generic driver
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Using iMac with KVM switch

Hello --
Can someone tell me if I purchased a new iMac with either the corded or cordless keyboard, could I hook up the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to a KVM switch and use the keyboard, mouse, and monitor with a PC? The KVM switch uses USB for the keyboard/mouse input.
I have to use the PC for work, but I don't want two keyboards, mice, and monitors on the desk, if anyone's curious why I'd want to do this.
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Paul
Future iMac Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Someone correct me if I'm wrong... (I'm sure they will!)... but I don't believe the iMac can display a video signal input from another source (pc). It certainly can output to a second monitor, but that won't solve the space problem posed by two monitors on your desktop.
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KVM Switches

Hi Gang
I currently have an IOGEAR DVI Mini View 2 Port KVM switch which required the use of a detector, specifically I'm using #2 Geffen DVI Detectors for 2 G5's, and ONE 20" Apple Cinema Display. Was wondering if there's currently a different approach, (a simpler approach), (a less costly approach)?
I'd like to help a friend who has two G5's (both 1.8SP), with the same Video Cards: ATI 9600 Pro, and ONE 20" Apple Cinema Display.
Wasn't sure if the deciding factor were my two DIFFERENT Video Cards, which required the Detectors, or if there was another reason?
BTW, obviously, my PC's do NOT require DETECTORS - all 3 towers recognize the SAME monitor thru a simple Belkin KVM Switch.
Thanx for your input..
Mike

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KVM switch w/ usb i/o for keyboard mouse doesn't work [Solved]

Edit:
This problem appears to have magically disapeared. I'm still not sure why it happened or why it has ceased.
Hello Everybody,
I'm not sure why this is happening, but I've got a KVM switch that used to get "automagically" detected as "a no-brand KVM switch" on boot-up that has ceased working. I don't get this "no brand KVM switch" detected on boot-up anymore, but I can use the VGA part of the switch, at least, however the keyboard and mouse don't work unless plugged directly into the computer.
Below I've attached the result of
dmesg | grep --context=3 usb
dmesg | grep kvm
returns no result.
The most signifcant thing seems to be:
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 7
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 8
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 9
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 9, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 10
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 10, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
I've googled this, and somewhere it was suggested this mean the usb device is not drawing power. The only thing that has happened that I can imagine as being the culprit between function/dysfunction here is that there was a power outage (circuit breaker tripped), and though my computers were on battery-backup, the monitor is not. I don't suppose that this could have messed up the switch?
Note this problem is uniform across 3 computers, 2 which have recently run a system update, but the 3rd has not recently run an update, this is not an Xorg problem, "K and M" don't work in either console or X.
Any help would be appreciated. Below as, mentioned previously, is the output of
dmesg | grep --context=3 usb
included on the off-chance that someone sees something significant there.
ata1.00: configured for UDMA/100
ata2.00: ATAPI: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4480B, GW02, max UDMA/33
ata2.00: configured for UDMA/33
scsi 0:0:0:0: Direct-Access ATA WDC WD400EB-11CP 06.0 PQ: 0 ANSI: 5
scsi 1:0:0:0: CD-ROM HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4480B GW02 PQ: 0 ANSI: 5
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbfs
usbcore: registered new interface driver hub
usbcore: registered new device driver usb
USB Universal Host Controller Interface driver v3.0
huhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 1
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: irq 16, io base 0x0000e800
usb usb1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 1-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 1-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: PCI INT B -> GSI 19 (level, low) -> IRQ 19
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 2
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: irq 19, io base 0x0000e880
usb usb2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 2-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 2-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
Warning! ehci_hcd should always be loaded before uhci_hcd and ohci_hcd, not after
Driver 'sd' needs updating - please use bus_type methods
sd 0:0:0:0: [sda] 78165360 512-byte hardware sectors (40021 MB)
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: PCI INT C -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 3
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: irq 18, io base 0x0000ec00
usb usb3: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 3-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 3-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: PCI INT D -> GSI 23 (level, low) -> IRQ 23
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: setting latency timer to 64
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: EHCI Host Controller
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 4
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: debug port 1
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: cache line size of 128 is not supported
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: irq 23, io mem 0xffa7fc00
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: USB 2.0 started, EHCI 1.00, driver 10 Dec 2004
usb usb4: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 4-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 4-0:1.0: 6 ports detected
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
kjournald starting. Commit interval 5 seconds
EXT3-fs: mounted filesystem with ordered data mode.
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 3
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 4
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 5
rtc_cmos 00:02: rtc core: registered rtc_cmos as rtc0
rtc0: alarms up to one month
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 5, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 6
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 6, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
usb 3-2: new low speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
e100: Intel(R) PRO/100 Network Driver, 3.5.23-k4-NAPI
e100: Copyright(c) 1999-2006 Intel Corporation
e100 0000:01:08.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 20 (level, low) -> IRQ 20
e100 0000:01:08.0: PME# disabled
e100: eth0: e100_probe: addr 0xff8fe000, irq 20, MAC addr 00:07:e9:50:88:58
eepro100.c:v1.09j-t 9/29/99 Donald Becker
eepro100.c: $Revision: 1.36 $ 2000/11/17 Modified by Andrey V. Savochkin <[email protected]> and others
usb 3-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
Intel ICH 0000:00:1f.5: PCI INT B -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
Intel ICH 0000:00:1f.5: setting latency timer to 64
usbcore: registered new interface driver hiddev
input: Logitech USB Optical Mouse as /class/input/input2
input,hidraw0: USB HID v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:1d.2-2
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbhid
usbhid: v2.6:USB HID core driver
intel8x0_measure_ac97_clock: measured 50831 usecs
intel8x0: clocking to 48000
input: Power Button (FF) as /class/input/input3
ACPI: Power Button (FF) [PWRF]
input: Sleep Button (CM) as /class/input/input4
reserve_memtype failed 0xf0000000-0xf8000000, track write-combining, req write-combining
X:2394 freeing invalid memtype f0000000-f8000000
X:2367 conflicting memory types f0000000-f8000000 write-combining<->uncached-minus
reserve_memtype failed 0xf0000000-0xf8000000, track write-combining, req write-combining
X:2395 freeing invalid memtype f0000000-f8000000
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 7
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 8
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 9
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 9, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 10
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 10, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
Thanks again!
Last edited by pseudonomous (2008-12-30 23:57:47)

i'm sorry, but this is all software related then. if you haven't already, run disk utility a few times to try to correct the error. otherwise, you should back up your info immediately if you can. if you can access another mac you can do that with firewire target disk mode. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583. the other mac has to have built-in firewire. then you can try to repair the directory with a third party utility like diskwarrior or techtool pro. if it cannot solve the problem, or if you do not want to spend the money on the software, you have no choice but to erase and install your operating system. do you already have your info backed up?? it's always a good idea. keep us posted as to how it's going for you or if you have any further questions. [ 8 ) ]

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Fusionwolf, can you help me?
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I've bought a KVM switch MiniView Micro USB Plus (IOGear GCS632U) connected it as written in the IOGear Installation Manual. Now I can use the monitor with my MacMini and my Mac keyboard, but I cannot switch to the PC.
In the IO Gear manual several methods to switch ports are written. But every method starts by invoking HotKey mode.
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2. Press and release the minus- key
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and
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New Apple Keyboard for Dual G5 with KVM Switcher

Hi Everyone,
I have a Dual Mac G5 and a Dual Mac G4 with a Belkin KVM Switcher, so they are able to both share one monitor. I am not sure of the model number of the Switcher, but I bought it because it was recommended by Apple. It has worked flawlessly since I installed it over a year ago.
My problem is this. I plugged the new Mac keyboard into the G5, where the old one was. When I did this, the Switcher just kept switching back and forth, on and off, and just was not behaving.
Is there some software out there that I have to install that will enable me to plug in the new Mac keyboard without any problems with the KVM Switcher?
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Just make F5 as your Dashboard...
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From then on, you should be able to hit "F5" and it'll show the Dashboard for you.
I believe there are at least two Apple Wireless keyboard out there. The one that I am on right now shows 6 squares on the F4 key. The other has the dial face on the F4 key. This one also has brightness control for the backlighting on the keyboard, or rather the built-in keyboard of a Mac Book (Air and Pro). Which are on the F5 and F6 keys. Why Apple did that, I have no idea.
You could also use a Hot Corner to open the Dashboard. For instance use the upper left for it.
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Hello,
<i>... Ultra 60 not easily support I still want to know if there is some option to support the Blade 100 in the KVM as well.</i>
The Ultra 60 and other systems with the single Mini-DIN connector for the keyboard with the mouse attached require a converter to be able to attach a PS/2-keyboard and -mouse. The keyboards are available for different countries with different layouts (mappings). There are DIP-switches at the keyboard, the settings are read by the system to detect the mapping of the keyboard. There are additional function keys (Help, Stop, ..., Compose, Power On/Off, ...).
A PS/2 keyboard lacks these switches and the additonal function keys. These features must be emulated by the adapter/emulator.
You can attach a PC USB keyboard (and mouse) to Suns with USB keyboard port, but these keyboards still lack the addtional function keys and the capability to "tell" the system the national mapping. If the system can't detect the locale, a standard mapping (US) is used.
The keyboard mapping can be forced when the operating system has been loaded. Review the posting by J.Keil on the Sun OS Forum about using a non-self-identifying keyboard.
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Can anyone recommend a good KVM switch for a PC/Mac pair?

I want to run my Mac and PC off of the same USB keyboard and mouse and use the same monitor. Naturally, to fix this problem I bought the first KVM switch I could find (how different could they be?) which was a Belkin variety. Worked ok right at first, but by day 2 I was having switching issues - the monitor kept switching between the two endlessly, though the USB seemed to switch ok. The Mac refused to sleep, though. I'm taking the Belkin switch back and trying something new.
Has anyone had any success with a KVM switch? If so, what flavor?
Thanks.

Personally I love my IOGEAR USB KVMP.
I own 2, both of them are 2 port units
Best part of IOGEAR is they come with all cables & power supply.
Worst part is most models dont have Audio support, so every machine needs their own speakers.
The IOGEAR USB KVMP Miniview #GCS102U http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GCS102U that I own has ports in front for USB keyboard & USB mouse, in back are 2 USB (A/B) ports with 2 male 15pin VGA ports to connect the 2 computers, also the main monitor port has female 15pin VGA port to connect the Monitor. Cool part is you can use a DVI-VGA adapter without problems which is nice if you LCD or CRT monitor.
2 other USB ports on the back let you share other devices like Printer and Scanner. I am able share my keyboard, trackball, monitor and printer with my newer MDD Dual G4 and an Intel Celeron 2GHz PC I have that runs Linux.
My other KVMP drives 2 other older Macs, a BWG3 and a USB upgraded PM7600.
The front has a button that you push there is less than 2 second delay for monitor and no software needed.
The USB ports are all USB1.1 if I recall so the style is fairly universal if out of date.
they also have a 4port version which I might get http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GCS634U
Although I have not used one, http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=255941 I love the look of the new Belkin Flip. Apple sells them on the AppleStore for $80 and are touted for PC & Mac mini, although I dont see why i cant be used for any Mac. Its cool feature is it does offer Audio Support too and far as I know it has its cables too. I think it is USB2.0 since its a new product. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6314001/wo/0I7xL JNdSeJb3Do7Faa1XvHguGA/1.0.19.1.0.8.25.7.11.0.3
good luck.

Hotkey assignments for KVM switches

SVIEW02, SVIEW04, SVIEW08 - HOLD down the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT keys at the SAME TIME. Press the number of the computer that you would like to use, as assigned by the KVM Switch, and then let go of all the keys. Press ENTER, and the machine selected will now have use of the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
PS2KVM2 - PRESS CTRL, CTRL to change to the other machine.
PS2KVM4 - PRESS ALT, then CTRL, SHIFT, then the NUMBER of the desired port, then ENTER.
KVM100SKv1 - PRESS ALT, then CTRL, SHIFT, then the NUMBER of the desired port, then ENTER.
KVM100SKv2 - PRESS CTRL, CTRL to change to the other machine.

I use kvm switches, It is useful information, Thanks.
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Airport networking and KVM switchs...what to do?

I am in the process of setting up my G5 Quad as my main video and graphics machine. I also have a G4(Quicksilver) that I will use for basic stuff. They are both Airport equipped and I currently have an Airport Extreme Base Station (not set up yet) and an Airport Express that I use to connect to the Internet.
Due to limited space and an ever-shrinking wallet, I would like to continue using my 22in Cinema display, wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse, as well as audio and printer for both machines.
I’m wondering what the most efficient way would be to set this up? Is it with a KVM switch, or with the Airport Extreme/Express or a combination of both?
Thank you,
Cristy
G5 Quad Mac OS X (10.4.5) G4

Frank means VNC.
You can install a VNC server on the Mac, however the Apple Remote Desktop Client that comes withy OX 10.4 allows that to be used with a VNC client on another Mac.
System Preferences > Sharing > check Apple Remote Desktop
Check VNC viewers may control screen with password
On the client Mac, install something like Chicken of the VNC
http://sourceforge.net/projects/cotvnc/
Start Chicken, enter the IP address of the server Mac and the password and that's it.
iFelix

KVM switch vs. VNC for MacPro

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