21 Nov
2007
21 Nov
'07
6:31 p.m.
----------Original Message:
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:57:37 -0800 (PST)
From: Cameron Kaiser <spectre at floodgap.com>
Subject: keyboard layouts was Re: Documentation for the AT&T Sceptre
Videotex terminal
Don't you also have trouble switching from a C64
to a Mac?
Yup. Fortunately most of the emulators let you either use 64 or Mac layouts
and map the keys appropriately.
---------Reply:
There ya go.
Like most of the bitching about MS, Windows, keyboards, etc. here and
elsewhere, if you don't like it just shut up and use something else; lots of
alternatives like Linux & KBs w/o WIN keys out there and we've heard it
all K times.
(Meant for the OP, not you Cameron).
m
21 Nov
21 Nov
6:52 p.m.
On 21 Nov 2007 at 13:31, M H Stein wrote:
Like most of the bitching about MS, Windows,
keyboards, etc. here and
elsewhere, if you don't like it just shut up and use something else; lots of
alternatives like Linux & KBs w/o WIN keys out there and we've heard it
all K times.
Well, yes--but what to do about physical key layout? I much
preferred the "function key on the side" setup of the old XT
keyboards--the keys were paired nicely and required less hand
movement. I've still got a couple of old NCR keyboards laid out that
way, but they're not going to last forever. Does anyone make a
modern keyboard laid out with the along-the-side function keys?
Cheers,
Chuck
7:03 p.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Guzis" <cclist at sydex.com>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
<cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: keyboard layouts
Northgate made keyboards with function keys on the top, left side, and both.
A company clones those keyboards now and here is a link.
http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=…
A bit pricey, but if they are built like the original Northgate's they will
last forever and can be repaired if needed.
TZ
On 21 Nov 2007 at 13:31, M H Stein wrote:
> Like most of the bitching about MS, Windows, keyboards, etc. here and
> elsewhere, if you don't like it just shut up and use something else;
lots
of
alternatives
like Linux & KBs w/o WIN keys out there and we've heard it
all K times.
Well, yes--but what to do about physical key layout? I much
preferred the "function key on the side" setup of the old XT
keyboards--the keys were paired nicely and required less hand
movement. I've still got a couple of old NCR keyboards laid out that
way, but they're not going to last forever. Does anyone make a
modern keyboard laid out with the along-the-side function keys?
Cheers,
Chuck
8:57 p.m.
On 21 Nov 2007 at 14:03, Teo Zenios wrote:
Northgate made keyboards with function keys on the
top, left side, and both.
A company clones those keyboards now and here is a link.
http://www.ergonomicsmadeeasy.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=…
A bit pricey, but if they are built like the original Northgate's they will
last forever and can be repaired if needed.
Thanks! I shot an email off to the maker asking if the keytops were
double-shot molded. If anyone's interested, I'll report back on what
they say.
Cheers,
Chuck
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