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

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The cable you are talking about is the exact opposite of what I need. I
have a USB keyboard, and want to attach it to a PS/2 port. Those cables
are for connecting PS/2 devices (keyboard and mouse) to a USB port.





Yves Leclerc wrote:
> The keyboard requires more than just the old mouse PS/2 "adapter". Head
> over to a local computer store are buy a "true" USB to PS/2 dongle cable.
> It should provide two PS/2 connections (one for a mouse and one for a
> keyboard).
>
> That mouse PS/2 adapter is just a plain adapter. The orignial mouse had the
> "controls" built into it.
>
>
>
>
> <sliberty@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1130094473.401344.114170@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 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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