Sun Keyboard on a PC

Original Message

Name: apoletti
Date: April 13, 2008 at 13:21:52 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC
OS: Solaris 10 x86
CPU/Ram: Dual AMD Opteron/2048MB
Model/Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems/SunFire

Comment:

Hi there! I just received a gift from my friend--a Sun keyboard and mouse. I really like the layout/feel of the keyboard and want to you it with my computers (using a KVM switch actually).
Upon researching the keyboard (it's a type 6 with a Crossbow mouse), I found that the connector is called an 8 pin mini-DIN. It looks like a PS/2 connector. That is my problem--I have no computers that use the connector on this keyboard.
I tried looking for adapters but have yet to find one. As I said, I'd really like to use it and was wondering how to connect it to my PS/2 KVM switch.
FYI: the keyboard was bought brand new on eBay fo $50 USD and non-returnable. I am willing to pay for an adapter to get this to work.
Thanks so much for any help!
--Sir Hackalot

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Response Number 1

Name: OtheHill
Date: April 13, 2008 at 14:19:03 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC

Reply: (edit)

Look at the link below. They seem to make custom cables.
http://www.cablestogo.com/custom_re...

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Response Number 2

Name: apoletti
Date: April 13, 2008 at 14:22:56 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC

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I'll try and give them a call tomorrow, but just the look of it it may cost more than the keyboard itself!
--Sir Hackalot

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Response Number 3

Name: OtheHill
Date: April 13, 2008 at 14:34:12 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC

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This one may do the job. First one on top left.
http://www.networktechinc.com/cable...

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Response Number 4

Name: apoletti
Date: April 13, 2008 at 14:40:33 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC

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It looks proming! i sent an email to them asking about it's applicability to my situation. I'll let you know when I hear from them.
--Sir Hackalot

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Response Number 5

Name: Janeams
Date: April 13, 2008 at 19:45:21 Pacific
Subject: Sun Keyboard on a PC

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OtheHill's suggestion looks nice.

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