Doug McGarrett wrote: >> Fully agreed!!!! >> Although I confess being a silent PC geek and there is hardly anything >> that nerves me more than noisy PCs that I must work with for hours , >> this does not apply to keyboards. >> >> This is typed on a Model M style keyboard with 122 keys that I got from >> ebay for 10€. >> Looks like this >> http://www.shoppalstores.com/ibmmodelm/image//2002021-004.jpg > > The pictured keyboard is apparently a foreign version. I'm using 2 model Ms > on my computers, and all the keys work with Linux or Windows, except probably > the Scroll Lock, Print Screen, and Pause keys that I've never seen work on > anything. My American model M's do not have any keys left of the Tab, Caps- > Lock, Shift, Ctrl. And the bottom left alpha key is Z.
Well, with Model M interchangeable keycaps foreign versions do not matter so much, you can always replace the keycaps with what is correct for your language. Mine is actually a 122 Keys Model (much larger and heavier) with 24 Functionkeys that was meant to be used with an AS/400 Console. And this is the reason, not all Keys generate a keycode on a PC which you can then (re)map according to your needs. Eberhard > > --doug, wa2say > >> Unfortunately not all keys work with a PC, but all I need and much more >> is there. >> This one is also suitable for self-defence and in case you need a hammer >> but do not one, you do not need to buy one. >> >> >> They are great, they are even greater when your PC is silent and they >> are greatest when there is no one else in the room who is constantly >> complaining about your IBM klicky-keyboard noise. ;-) >> >> Lately I found a solution to the latter problem and bought my wife >> another Model M. >> Now we are both on Klickey-Keyboard, she never wants to use anything >> else keyboardwise and most important, we are in love, once again. ;-)) >> >> >> regards >> Eberhard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
