On 10/19/2018 01:23 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 10/19/18 9:55 AM, ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote: >> well i have some clicky keyboards and yea love the feedback clak >> when I type but the usual off the rack frys usb thing is >> problematic > I've got a bunch of Model Ms scattered around here. I remember when > Surplus Software in Portland was selling the new surplus ones for > something like $15 each. > > Personally, having learned to touch-type on a manual typewriter, I > prefer the clickety sound. IBM Wheelwriter typewriters used to drive me > nuts due to the out-of-sync sound of the type hammer and the keypress. > > Those who learned to touch-type in the post-Selectric era probably don't > have the problem. > > So, at least I have an excuse. The model Ms work fine for me--I use one > of the PCPlay-based USB keyboard+mouse adapters. But then, I'm not a > gamer... > > --Chuck > > Me I had M keyboards in the day, thought they sucked! Vt100 and VT220 early version were my measure. None of them made me type better!
For the last decade plus I've used the aluminum large and small USB keyboard from Apple on the various Linux boxes. My only gripe is they are not double shot keys so the letters wear off after about 5-6 years. Why did I buy it? Reliable, coffee resistant, the only thing that counts. As to keyboard fetish fans... Seriously? If I'd do anything I want that brass and wood steampunk piece of art like used in Werehouse 13, least then I feel I got something unusual and attractive. Allison
