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How to make a linux desktop and mac notebook share keyboard/mouse?

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Mar 15, 20264835 views
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I installed Synergy server onto my Linux system, and installed Synergykm on to my Mac. When I try to connect with Synergykm from my Mac to my Linux system, it always fails to connect. The error that I am getting is this: Any pointers/workarounds/other tool recommendations?

Error Output

WARNING: failed to connect to server: Connection refused, but I can ping both hosts.

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sorry to hear you're encountering problems with Synergy; i use it daily (though in the reverse configuration from you; my Mac is the server). please try the following troubleshooting steps: if you paste your here, someone may be able to identify a s…

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