>Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 21:42:12 -0500 >From: "Robert J. Johansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: NeXT keyboards on Macs? (FAST answer needed!) > >Dear Quadraphiles: > >I'm hoping for a FAST answer to this question, so if you could reply to me >directly as well as the list (I'm in Digest mode) that would be great! > >Are NeXT keyboards compatible with, or can the y in some way be made >compatible with Macs, particularly Quadra-era 68K or 1st generation PPC Macs?
Some NeXT keyboards are ADB and some are not. I have a couple of NeXT keyboards and the model number on them is N8001. These are ADB. They are an extended keyboard (with keypad) but lack all function keys (F1 - F15). This makes them narrower (less deep) than other keyboards. The keys function properly as you would expect. The command key is below the space bar as a second bar, which takes a little getting used to, but I find it nice, as so much ported PC stuff requires a CMD-click to substitute for a right-click and it's easy to just let the thumb do the double duty of space bar and CMD. The thumb is underutilized in a traditional keyboard. Und zey coome in black. (old gaming comic strip reference) Jeff Walther -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
