Kavoom - Software "KVM" / Synergy Alternative

[warrent178]

I currently run 4 instances on my computer and I'm looking to add on another comp so I can play 2 on each. Will Kavoom broadcast my key strokes from my primary to the secondary or do I need another piece of software for that. I currently use keyclone to control my toons.

[eqjoe]

KavoomKM simply allows you to share one mouse and keyboard across many computers. Keyclone does the keystroke broadcasting.

[warrent178]

My question is will it broadcast the keystrokes from computer to computer. I plan on using keyclone on both comps.

[eqjoe]

My question is will it broadcast the keystrokes from computer to computer. I plan on using keyclone on both comps.

KavoomKM does not broadcast keystrokes. Period. KavoomKM will put the keystroke to the computer that has mouse focus. You will have to have Keyclone on all computers that you want to share keystrokes with.

[Meeo]

Whats the best to use? KVM or KM? and how does it stack up with multiplicity? Anyone know?

[Dinkydau]

I use KVM and KM both. I use them for much more than just WoW. I usually have at least two of my three computers on all the time doing just regular stuff. I keep my one laptop on all the time for my "Magicjack" phone, which, by the way is a great thing. Using KVM and KM, I'm able to just scoot the mouse over to the other monitors and start using a second computer without doing anything. It beats the hell out of having to press a button and have hardware change the screen, resolution, etc...

It's free to try and easy to use.

[Diablostar]

I bought it and love it because it's just stable under vista. The only feature which has to be added is vertical screen support. Other than that a perfect programme.

Cheers
D

[koto]

[quote='eqjoe',index.php?page=Thread&postID=125388# post125388]


[quote='warrent178',index.php?page=Thread&postID=12 5383#post125383]My question is will it broadcast the keystrokes from computer to computer. I plan on using keyclone on both comps.[/quote]

KavoomKM does not broadcast keystrokes. Period. KavoomKM will put the keystroke to the computer that has mouse focus. You will have to have Keyclone on all computers that you want to share keystrokes with.[/quote]I talk to the Kavoom guys this week. He have me a link to a version of the code that will broadcast keyboard and mouse.

Here is the URL:

[url='http://www.kavoom.biz/k0000/KaVoomKM-G3.28_Setup.exe']www.kavoom.biz/k0000/KaVoomKM-G3.28_Setup.exe[/url]
Regards,
Martin Duhamel
Product Manager, KaVoom Software
www.kavoom.biz

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I guess the G stands for Gaming.
I haven't tried it yet as I am on the road but you hit the scroll lock to broadcast.
Think of it as a hardware multicast in that the software knows nothing about windows or screen resolution.

Anemo, Dooz: About sharing mouse or keyboard only, he is looking into it.


Koto

P.S. Same price as normal Kavoom KM

[koto]

Hi,

Just wanted to give you an update. Have been working with Kavoom in multicast mode for 3 weeks now.

It works great. I have 4 systems up and running now, and will have the fifth later today. I use it to multibox
Eve Online. Works just like a hardware switch/multicast with mouse and keys to all systems or I can move
the mouse from one system to another to work on one at a time.

Because Eve Online is very mouse intensive and no macros, this is what is working best for me and was cheaper
than a hardware solution, not to mention no cables, power, etc.

Take care all.

Koto

[eqjoe]

Hi,

Just wanted to give you an update. Have been working with Kavoom in multicast mode for 3 weeks now.

It works great. I have 4 systems up and running now, and will have the fifth later today. I use it to multibox
Eve Online. Works just like a hardware switch/multicast with mouse and keys to all systems or I can move
the mouse from one system to another to work on one at a time.

Because Eve Online is very mouse intensive and no macros, this is what is working best for me and was cheaper
than a hardware solution, not to mention no cables, power, etc.

Take care all.

Koto

Cool solution. I can't find anything about this version on the Kavoom site. Is there any documentation that you know of for this version?

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