On Monday 02 May 2005 08:18 am, Roberto Mello wrote: > On Sat, Apr 30, 2005 at 11:42:38AM -0700, y ml2 wrote: > > Can I work most optimal in most programming jobs with dvorak? (Is there > > any risk to learn programming with dvorak?) > > There's a risk of some productivity gain (type faster, less typos) and > also of avoiding repetitive stress injuries.
I've been using Dvorak for many years now. My advice, if you're serious, is to dive in and don't look back for as long as possible. If you try to learn Dvorak and switch back to qwerty while still learning, your fingers may become even more confused. If you don't switch back to qwerty until after you are proficient with Dvorak, you will probably never notice. I can switch back whenever I need, and it's just like changing languages (for any of you that are bilingual, you'll know what I mean). As for benefits, yes, I do type faster now. Comfort? absolutely. When I do go back to qwerty, if I type heavily my right hand will begin to ache within half of an hour. I can type heavily in Dvorak all day long w/o feeling anything. I also use a kinesis keyboard. This also helps tremendously with comfort. It may look goofy at first, but is really nice. Now my only problem with going to a 'normal' keyboard is underreaching (since the kinesis puts everything at minimal distances). These can be expensive (brand new), but can be had for much better off ebay, and if you're lucky, you can get one for $5 bucks at a ham/computer fleemarket like I did ;) -- Respectfully, Nicholas Leippe Sales Team Automation, LLC 1335 West 1650 North, Suite C Springville, UT 84663 +1 801.853.4090 http://www.salesteamautomation.com .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
