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.
:-)
One brand we have lying around is "Perixx". Another that is in happy
service
with an original IBM PS2 PC keyboard is branded by Monoprice.
{^_^}