Isn't KVM switch for using multiple PCs with a single set of input devices ? Or doesn't Wikipedia say so ?
They need to be able to reach the terminal without having to leave their desks, that's the point. They don't have to be able to use it at the same time. One can do his job from his end, finish, and the other one can take control from his desk. Colleagues are located close to each other so communication is not a problem.
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