Question Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse switch?

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I have a dream! Well it is...

I want every room in my house to have a monitor, keyboard and mouse. I want them all linked to my main computer. So my question is: Is there currently a switch, like a network hub that would allow me to do that? If not is it possible for one to be made?
 

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You want an IP KVM, good luck on mortgaging your house to afford a decent one. Not cheap by any standard.
 

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If you're running a reasonably high-end Windows version (Pro/Ultimate) then you should be able to connect to it using RDP (essentially a free, single-user Terminal Server). So you could stick a cheap, quiet, low-spec linux PC in each room and then connect up using rdesktop. Not good for gaming though!

Replace above with VNC if preferable...still no good for games though :)

If you do want to do gaming, someone a reverse-KVM and that does seem like the right approach. Adderview do them for £200 or so for a 4-port one.

EDIT: Might need to scratch that idea...Adderview Prism shows a maximum 10m connection between the console and the device :(

http://adderview.com/AdderView_Prism.htm
 

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Haha I guess if I can afford to have that setup in my house I'll be able to afford a decent KVM Switch.
 

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