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BridgeBoard Alternative?

    02-Oct-93 09:21:48
Sb: BridgeBoard Alternative?
Fm: Ronnie Pertuit 72247,3570
To: ALL
I'm trying to figure out how I can get both my AMIGA 2000 and an IBM clone on my limited desk space (as an alternative to a Golden Gate 486. You get a lot more for your money with an IBM clone) I've already got a monitor switchbox and serial port switchbox (for my 286 Bridgeboard). A parallel port switchbox is no problem either. The only thing I'm not sure of is the keyboard. Two questions. 1. If I plug the Amiga 2000 keyboard into the IBM clone and run the JANUS keyboard driver on the clone will it read the Amiga keyboard like the 286BB does? Or can I go the other way. That is, use the IBM keyboard on the AMIGA 2000? 2. Has anyone seen a keyboard switchbox or know of any SPECIAL requirements in constructing such a beast? (I'm thinking a 15 pin switchbox modified with keyboard connectors should work).