open source alternative to synergy?

[vsreeser]

Looking for a free alternative to synergy. Using one mouse and keyboard across multiple machines sounds great. Synergy is only $10 but I don't even have that. Car payment, 2 kids, utilities, you get the picture. Plus, I try to find free alternatives to everything. if nothing, i may spring for synergy if I can get a couple of independent good reviews (AKA users of Kubuntu.net)

[oshunluvr]

I use synergy on two windows laptops that I have to have for work. They're connected to my Kubuntu machine and three monitors. Works great, although I'll say version 1.6.3 was more stable than the current 1.7.4 but it's a very active project so no doubt an update will appear soon. I know Snowhog also uses and loves it.

Synergy is open source. The source code is on Github. It's just no longer cost free. Too bad they raised it to $10, I paid $5 back when it was a voluntary donation.

[oshunluvr]

Some other choices:

https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-s...ple-computers/

[Rod J]

Well, you learn something new everyday!

I had no idea such software was possible. I had used a hardware KVM years ago but it didn't support USB so it's in the bottom of a drawer now. I have been using two PC's with two keyboards and mice for a while now and the number of times I've typed something on the wrong keyboard!

Thanks for this info guys, I will test some of the suggestions myself.

[oshunluvr]

IMO, Synergy is well worth the money. Costs less than a mouse or keyboard, right?

[Snowhog]

Synergy is EXCELLENT! I've been using it for several years, and, I provide donations on occassion. It is well worth getting.

You buy once, and ALL updates are at no additional cost -- for life.