Using a KVM with an iMac and Tower Mac

I have searched thru this topic and others without finding anything, so, I am posting this question. If it has been answered already please forgive me for posting again.
I have a blueberry 333 iMac that I would like to use with a KVM that allow me to also use a B&W tower mac too. I know that the connector is not a standard VGA connector, but, I think I can either buy or make an adapter. It appears that the monitor connector on the iMac is a match to the PC Gameport connector.
Anyway, assuming I can get such an adapter, is is possible to use the iMac in the way that I have described? Thanks!

If you mean that you want to use the iMac's internal monitor as a monitor for your PowerMac, then sorry but no. There's no way (at least no practical way) to do that. The KVM could, of course, switch the keyboard and mouse.
BTW, for future questions, I'd suggest you try asking in the iMac (CRT) area. This forum is for the new Intel-based iMac and so perhaps not the most likely place for you to get a quick and accurate response.
Good luck.

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