Re: USB Keyboard to PS/2 and back to USB

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Jason,

Thanks for the reply. I called Dell, and they said that the keyboard I
have should be able to work with a USB to PS/2 dongle. (I am not sure I
can be confident with this answer though - the guy seemed pretty
clueless). So I tested ths keyboard on a different PC that has a PS/2
keyboard port using that Microsoft Mouse dongle that I already have,
and it didn't work. So I am still unsure if it is because the keyboard
cannot work in this manner, or if it is because I have a mouse-only
dongle.

On the assumption that the Dell guy was correct, would a dongle that
came with a Microsoft Mouse work or is a different dongle needed? I see
some dongles advertised as compatible with mice and keyboards, and
others only mention mice. I ordered one that specifically says it is
for a keyboard ($1.95 + shipping), so I guess I'll know for sure in a
few days.

Thanks,
Steve

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