• Onno (VK6FLAB)
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    193 months ago

    A device without any specifications and five different operating system logos behind it. Forgive me, to say that I’m sceptical would be a gross understatement.

    Perhaps a more believable post would include the specifications and a link to the supplier.

    • You should be skeptical that those five operating systems are all that it works with. Do you seek out networking equipment that specifically lists compatability with your operating system too?

      • clif
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        43 months ago

        I once had a keyboard with a “Works with Netware!” sticker.

        Alas, I can’t find any networking gear that has a “works with Linux” sticker so I’m just out of luck on that “Internet” thing all the kids are talking about.

        • Honestly more respectable than what I was replying to before, unless they were being sarcastic at first.

          Seriously though, I dig it. Just a bit off these last few days.

    • @normalexit@lemmy.world
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      73 months ago

      I used to have a KVM that was this style. There is a physical button on top to switch between the connected devices, and it listens for double scroll lock taps to perform the same action with the keyboard.

      I’d be more skeptical installing any drivers this ali express device comes with.

      • @the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
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        53 months ago

        I’ve never used a kvm switch that requires drivers, the fact that it does would give me pause regardless of where it came from

        • @lone_faerie@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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          63 months ago

          I doubt it requires drivers and is just marketing/seo. It’s like when a flash drive lists the operating systems it supports, they just want it to show up when you search your OS

          • burgersc12
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            13 months ago

            Yeah, imma have to say no to the lights, if it wants me to install software malware to control it