Re: [tlug] needed, a 2 port print server w/ Japanese and English software

[gavin <gavin-39@example.com>]

On Thursday 12 February 2004 16:13, Pete wrote:
> Hi Gavin,
> Why not use a multiport USB which is automatically switching.  They have
> them in Yodobayashi Camera in Shinjuku on the 2nd floor, if I remember
> correctly. Cost about Y7,000. Or run one dual or better USB from the JPN M$
> and MDK boxes to a USB switching hub and the Win98SE to the same USB
> switch. Then press the button for one side or the other.  I'm using that in
> our house with four comps to one printer or scanner.  No problems. There is
> no software involved. As long as the printer has both Japanese and English
> capability ie HP printers with USB capability all come with both English
> and Japanese installation programmes.  As they are USB, hot switching
> works. Peter         pergbellamy@example.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "gavin" <gavin-39@example.com>
> To: <tlug@example.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:31 AM
> Subject: [tlug] needed, a 2 port print server w/ Japanese and English
> software
>
>
pete,

thanks for the advice but being that I live in fukushima, its a bit difficult 
to get to shinjuku..  but I will try your setup..thanks again

Grasshopper