Thanks, I asked about a PS2-to-USB converter to stick in front of the KVM switch, they told me it would not work. Kinda pissed me off as I could't think of why inot and left empty handed. It's a long drive to compUSA, I wanted to leave with a new system, but didn't want to spend $1000 and I didn't want XP as an OS. Well I can nurse these old P1's and P2's along for a while longer, but it would be nice to have a little more horse power. If OSX is unix then I should be able to telnet to it as a last resort. I also have XWindows installed not the PCs so I should be able to run mac apps that have XWindows UIs withot problems. I might just go buy the damn thing today and be done with it. But I'd like a to know more about OSX first.
The KVM switch and a new USB keyboard may be your best option, but you can use Microsoft's free Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac to access a Windows 2000 or XP Pro screen on a Mac. You can also use free implementations of the VNC protocol for that purpose. And the Mac can be a client or a server in a Windows file sharing environment. Telnet is available, but ssh is the preferred method for remote terminal access.
It's a long drive to compUSA
Check today's Best Buy flyer in your Sunday newspaper. They are selling Mac minis now.