Connect three computers (including one laptop) to one monitor

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Published on 2010-04-02T22:02:55Z Indexed on 2010/04/02 22:13 UTC
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docking-station

I have the following hardware:

2 Desktop PCs, running Windows XP and Ubuntu
Macbook Pro
a LCD monitor, a wired keyboard, and a wired mouse

Currently, I'm using an oldish IOGear KVM switch to connect the two PCs to the input/output (and it works very well).

I'd like a setup that includes the laptop as well, ideally maintaining as much portability as possible (meaning I'd like to be able to sit down, easily plug in my laptop, work on all computers, then easily pick up and leave with the laptop - is docking station the right word here?). What hardware do I need to do this?

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