On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 11:02 PM, Fred Cisin <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Dec 2016, Josh Dersch wrote: > >> Model M keyboards are AT-style keyboards, they won't work with an XT >> (different protocol). You will need to find a PC/XT compatible keyboard to >> use. >> > > exactly. > > The original IBM PC/XT keyboard is a buckling spring. > So, if/when you find one, it will at least feel like a model M. > IBM PC, PC/XT and original (84-key) PC/AT keyboards were Model F, which was buckling spring with capacitive sensing. IBM PC/AT enhanced (101 key) and many PS/2keyboards were Model M, which was buckling spring with membrane (electrical contact). Almost all non-IBM PC keyboards, even if they were expensive, were cheap crap. Northgate was a notable exception, though they did offer some in the "cheap crap" category also.
