[plug] Re: Localhost problems and new problems

[Steve Boak]

On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:05 pm, Joong Cho wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My localhost works now. yipee!!!
>
> I'm now having problems with my mouse. I am using a KVM switch with a USB
> converter on it. Everytime I switch back and forth between computers, the
> mouse tends to freeze up when you go back to debian. i always have to
> reconfigure it in xserver. Does anyone know how to work around this
> problem?
>
> Also, I've downloaded vsftp for my ftp thing. I'm stuck as to how to give
> someone a password so that they can start uploading their files. Need help
> with that as well.
>

Hi Joong

I think I can answer the first question: if you are using a Belkin KVM, it's a 
hardware problem which drops data when switching from one computer to the 
other. Sort of like unplugging the mouse while the computer is on - it 
doesn't like it!. I have had the same problem for a couple of years with one 
of these and not found a solution (other than throwing out the switch and 
getting one that works properly), so I use one keyboard and two mice.

If anyone has a solution, I'd be pleased to hear it :-)

Steve

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