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Subject:    Re: PCI-E to PS2
From:       ToddAndMargo via users <users () lists ! fedoraproject ! org>
Date:       2024-02-14 2:55:08
Message-ID: dff7aed1-95f9-4a94-bdad-20be420789f8 () zoho ! com
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On 2/13/24 18:32, Tim via users wrote:
> On Tue, 2024-02-13 at 20:22 -0500, Felix Miata wrote:
>> I too would much rather have a working PCIe card, though I have found USB-to-PS/2
>> dongles generally more reliable. I haven't bought one in over a decade, so can't
>> recommend against any in particular that don't work.
> 
> *Some* of those only work with certain keyboards and mice.  The
> plug/socket adaptor doesn't actually have any electronics in them, they
> just rewire the pins from one to the other, misusing the USB connector.
> The keyboards and mice they came with are dual-function and need an
> adaptor that specifically suits them.
> 
> You want to look for keywords like "standalone" or "active" adaptors or
> converters.  Something like how this advertises itself:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-USB-Active-Adapter-Electronics/dp/B000I97N1M

I got one of those on my shop machine.  Does the same thing as my
office star tech.  Rats!
> 
> I have no idea about whether this particular one is any good, but it's
> a cheap experiment and describes itself in the manner that seems
> promising.  The reviews are mixed, but that could easily be due to the
> specific keyboards that they're trying to use.
> 
> I'm kind of surprised someone still has PS/2 keyboard/mouse that they'd
> like to keep using.

One word.  It is a "Unicomp".  Best typist keyboard
ever made.

:-)
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