linking between windows machines without monitor, keyboard, mouse...

[Ilikepiedoyou]

Is it possible to have one mouse/keyboard/ monitor for multiple windows based machines? Or can windows machines be booted with the above and still function and eliminate the need for a switching device? Also I am on a budget. Thanks

 

[amdskip]

You need a kvm (keyboard/video/mouse).

 

[crispy2010]

If you have a router you can use a program like realvnc to connect through network.

 

[dbarton]

Remote Desktop is in Xp Pro and may be useful for you..

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Another vote for Ulta VNC.

 

[JackMDS]

http://www.ezlan.net/vnc.html

 

[Tyhr]

I can sort of meet some of your criteria.
1 mouse/keyboard used to control MULTIPLE computers, but only with MULTIPLE monitors.
(each computer would have a keyboard/mouse to boot properly, but wouldn't need to be used).

If multiple monitors is out of the question, you can get by with an arrangement of A/B type switches for all the computers to share I guess.

FREE should fit your budget.

I use a program called Synergy.
http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

It operates over TCP/IP. It even works on some Linux/UNIX stations - including using the clipboard.

 

[piasabird]

KVM is probably cheapest in the longrun.

They make some KVM Cables designed just for 2 computers that are little more than cables.

 

[ch33zw1z]

For inside your network, I would recommend Remote Desktop or using a KVM. if you're going outside your network, use vnc or another remote app w/ encryption.