The CS64US takes a giant step forward from prior cable KVM models in the Petite series, by offering built-in cables, USB peripheral sharing, and a firmware upgrade function that allows you to keep up with latest available versions. Furthermore, the CS64US features enhanced Video DynaSync™ technology, which stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution. The CS64US also offers multiplatform support and computer selection via hotkeys to provide the ultimate in desktop convenience. One USB console controls four USB computers. Cac card reader scr3310 software for mac free.

Compact design, built-in 3 ft./ 4 ft. (0.9/1.2 m) cables. Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language. Computer Selection via hotkey.

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Multiplatform support - Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun. Video DynaSync ™ - exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. Supports multifunction and wireless keyboards and mice. All-in-one design. With speaker support.

Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B. Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation. Non-powered.

Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation. Firmware upgradable. 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards 2. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers CS64US Hot Key Sequence Hotkey Mode (Invoke Hotkeys) Port Selection Invoke OSD Default: Num Lock + - Default: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port # Enter Default: None Alternate: Ctrl + F12 Alternate: Ctrl Ctrl Port # Enter Alternate: None. Question: Does it comes with 4 extended video cables? Answer: Thank you for your inquiry.

The ATEN has four built in cable sets (2 @ 3 ft. And 2 @ 4 ft.), each of which connect to one of four sources you wish to switch between. The two longer cable sets (4 ft.) are meant to give you a bit of extra cable to target the two outer most/'furthest' sources. The package does not include the necessary cables to connect the switch to the local components such as the video, keyboard and mouse. You can refer to the information and diagrams contained within this for a clearer idea if needed.

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Your KVM switch needs to be able to handle the Keyboard connections to both the Mac and the PC. The Mac uses a USB connection, exclusively, for keyboard and mouse. The W98 Machine probably has a PS2 connector (Round plug)for the Keyboard and Mouse. Hopefully,it also has USB ports. If it doesn't you will have to use a USB to PS2 connectors, one for keyboard and one for the mouse, from the point where the KVM switch cables connect to the PC.

Having 4 USB ports on the Monitor does not help you a great deal, on the PC system, if the PC system does not have any USB ports on the case. The monitor has to connect to the computers USBus in order to function. Belkin sell a USB KVM switch, F1DK102U, which is being sold by PCMall for $50.00. You would not have to purchase any other cables for this setup. The Mac USB keyboard plugs into the switch and the attached cables go to the USB ports of the PC, or to the PS2 ports with the adapter, and the Mac. Any USB keyboard and 2/3/4/5/6 button USB mouse will do alright for you. Logitech make good mice.

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If you buy the Mini from a mailorder catalog, MacMall etc, they will probably through in a keyboard and mouse for free. Ask about a Free memory upgrade too. OS X has multibutton mouse compatibility built into it. Hope this helps P. I've used an older iogear MiniView KVM (model GCS12) with some success but never found the setup very satisfying. I was running Win2kPro and OSX 10.2.

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The KVM has PS2 ports. I could get a PS2 keyboard and mouse to control everything using a USB converter to go into the Mac but there were a number of glitches. First, I couldn't get a USB optical mouse to work through the KVM.

Second, it's hard to get used to the keyboard shortcuts since the Mac's Command (Apple) key-which is equivalent to Control on the PC-is where the PC's Alt key is. Then there's the option key. Some of the keyboard shortcuts I use all the time in programs such as Photoshop failed completely on the Mac using a PC keyboard so I gave up. I assume an all USB setup (KVM, mouse, and keyboard) might be more workable but I've heard mixed reviews of USB keyboards for PCs. Since you're on WIN98, it also might be tricky tracking down all the drivers for USB input devices. Make sure they are supported under 98.

Hope this isn't too negative-I'd love to hear of a workable solution. Let us know how you fare.