Tuesday 8 March 2005
KVM and Linux
By hub, Tuesday 8 March 2005 at 15:54 :: Linux
KVM switch, at least some, and Linux seems to not work together. I use a PS/2 KVM to have both the Linux and the MacOS X desktop using the same screen/keyboard combo. When I switch out then switch back the Linux box, the mouse goes mad.... The only solution is to reboot.
Apparently the bug has been around for over a year as it is reported in 2.6.1 and also in 2.6.9. I use 2.6.10 kernel from Ubuntu. In fact it is a known Linux kernel bug 779 and Linux kernel bug 2082.
It works fine with the MacMini (using the PS/2 to USB adapter).
Looks like I'll have to try hacking that driver.
Update: In fact there is patch. Filed Ubuntu bug 7335 to have it integrated.