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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Slight downtime for rebooting into desired platform (assuming it is not booted) | * Slight downtime for rebooting into desired platform (assuming it is not booted) | ||
=== Concerns === | |||
'''marcia''' | |||
* Having to reboot restricts ability for side-by-side comparison | |||
* Experience with KVMs is flaky | |||
* One printer should be connected to a Mac | |||
'''jmaher''' | |||
* Consider the current power strip situation and requirements for device dongles | |||
'''whimboo''' | |||
* Synergy as an alternative to KVMs (would only share keyboard + mouse, not monitors) | |||
* Each machine would need its own monitor | |||
* For machines with multiple versions of OS X we should create a separate data partition for sharing applications (e.g. debug builds) and data | |||
'''mikeal''' | |||
* KVM low use machines | |||
* Synergy high use machines | |||