Re: One Console / 2 systems

Having the same space problem myself, I settled on a compromise: two
terminals, one keyboard.  Plugging and unplugging was not a chore because
I really didn't use them both at the same time.  But I did find that not
having the second console close at hand to be a real trial.

In <3.0.2.32.19980316162912.006ef050@pop4.ibm.net>, on 03/16/98 
   at 04:29 PM, "Al Barsa, Jr." <barsa2@ibm.net> said:

>>
>>We are limited on space and I would like to use one console for both
>>machines.  What is the best way to do this ? A/B Switchbox ??   We have
>>some old software (DiplomaC) which needs to be converted to ILE-C so
>>this will take awhile.
>>
>>
>I would strongly advise you to buy (or rent) a second console.  For the
>amount of time you will be spending, it will be worth the additional
>productivity.

>Secondly, you will likely want to 'go back and look at something' on the
>old system, and having the two consoles side-by-side will be helpful.

>Al

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