KVM switch - will both computers run at same time ?

From: Mary Fowler Leek (mleek_at_arkwest.com)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:42:58 -0600

Everyone was so helpful last week with my question about the KVM switch. My thanks once again.

I have two computers and would like to use this type of switch to cut down on desktop clutter and take advantage of a good quality monitor and speakers.

I forgot to ask in my earlier message, if I use this switch, can I leave both computers on and running at the same time?

My purpose is to use one computer for dedicated digital photography work. When it is rendering a long video, it can take several hours. While this is taking place, I want to switch back to # 2 computer to work on other things, while computer #1 is still running.

If so, will switching to computer #2 via a KVM switch interfere with the processing of the digital video on computer #1?

Thank you for your time. 

-- 
~Mary
mleek at arkwest dot com
mmleek at hotmail dot com

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