Re: IBM Keyboards & mice

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From: David Longley
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 00:00

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In article <g4dEhEA0LCZxEwzJ@c4rv.demon.co.uk>
           Raj@c4rv.demon.co.uk "Rajesh Varia" writes:

> 
> Whould it be possible to use a IBM Keyboard & mouse with PS/2 style
> connections (actually a server keyboard with built-in trackpoint) o
> n a clone PC with 5-pin DIN and 9pin D connections.
> 
> Of course I would require convertors, I believe that the wiring for PS/2
> items is different than normal.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any information.
> 
> -- 
> Rajesh Varia     raj@c4rv.demon.co.uk
> 
> Turnpike evaluation. For Turnpike information, mailto:info@turnpike.com
> 
I use the old AT type PS/2 IBM keyboards all the time. The PS/2 plug goes
into a 4.75 adapter from Simply and works fine. I don't know about the
keyboards with a trackpoint though.
-- 
David Longley

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