Using the same keyboard for Mac os X and Windows

I got an A/B switch to use the same monitor, keyboard and mouse on both platforms, however the keyboard is acting screwy even after mapping the keys correctly. Say after using the left arrow three times or more I get it to start typing 44444 in the browser window. The caps activate by themselves and so forth. Yet the keyboard is fine with WINDOZE>okay here it is gain
Any suggestions on making a keyboard compatible with both platforms?

I had to try a couple of KVM models before I found one that I was happy with -- so I advise people to buy their KVM switch from a store with an easy return policy.
Gernerally it will be easiest to find a good KVM switch if your mouse and keyboard are USB.
Using any kind of PS/2 -> USB converter with a KVM switch also increases the likelihood of the kind of problems you reported.

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