[geeks] SGI Keyboards and Mice

[vance at neurotica.com]

On Fri, 9 May 2003, Donald McClure wrote:

> > > Do the Indigo, Crimson, and Onyx all use the same kind of keyboard
> > > and mouse?
> >
> > AFAIK Yes. The old machines like the 4D series, Crimson (early
> > Onyxen?) and the Indigo use a special SGI keyboard and mouse, the
> > newer machines (Indy, Indogo2, O2, Octane, Onyx2(000)) use PS/2
> > keyboards and rodents.
>
> The older machines use the same keyboards, but with different connecting
> cables. My Crimson uses DB15, Personal Iris DB9, and Indigo Mini DIN6,
> like an IBM PS/2 (but incompatible with that standard).

How easy are the cables to replace?

Peace...  Sridhar