Question : Problem: Siimultaneous use of DVI and analog cables to a single LCD monitor

I would like to hook up a single LCD monitor to two computers.  One computer would connect to it via the analog VGA 15 pin D-sub connector, and one computer would hook to the same LCD monitor using the digital  DVI cable. (FYI,  I have the right video cards in both computers to allow these connections.)  Obviously, I could only use the LCD monitor to see the display of one computer at a time.  My questions are:

1.  Would I damage the LCD monitor if both computers were on simultaneously sending 2 sets of signals on both the analog and DVI cables to the LCD monitor at the same time?

2.  If it won't harm the LCD monitor, what will happen if both computers were on simultaneously sending 2 sets of signals on both the analog and DVI cables to the LCD monitor at the same time?  Will the LCD monitor display one signal instead of the other, or will the LCD monitor try to display both signals at the same time?

In case anyone wants to know why I would do this, I have multiple computers set up in my basement for children to play computer games on.  Normally, I only power up the one main computer that I use regularly.  I want to hook up my main computer to 3 LCD monitors to have more screen area to work on (I can do this using the video built into the motherboard and an add-on video card.)   However, when children come to play, I'd like to have two of the LCD monitors work with two other computers that are beside my main computer.  If I can hook up both analog and DVI connectors simultaneously without danger, I can then use the two LCD monitors on each side with my main computer regularly and with the kids computers occasionally without having to hook and unhook video cables.

Also, I know that I could test this and find out, but I prefer to have an expert's opinion before I possibly ruin a good LCD monitor!

Thanks!

Answer : Problem: Siimultaneous use of DVI and analog cables to a single LCD monitor

1.  No, you will not do damage to the monitor in this way.  It's designed for this.
2.  You will need have to select the preferred input on the monitor to determine which computer's image will be displayed.

Unless you use a hammer to connect the video cables, your LCD monitors will not be damaged.  What you're doing is normal! :)