Updated at the suggestion of Phil Smith III to reflect that USB
keyboards are an option.

Old 21 (snipped):

Yes.  But you will need a PS2 Y-adapter cable to make it work.  Even
though the PS2 plug is identical between a mouse and a keyboard the
ThinkPad's PS2 port is wired for a mouse.  The Y-adapter cable converts
the keyboard plug to work with the ThinkPad's port.  You can get this
Y-adapter from IBM or other laptop accessory manufacturers.


New 21 (snipped):

Yes.  USB keyboards will work, on ThinkPads that have USB ports.  But
you will need a PS2 Y-adapter cable to make it work on older models. 
Even
though the PS2 plug is identical between a mouse and a keyboard the
ThinkPad's PS2 port is wired for a mouse.  The Y-adapter cable converts
the keyboard plug to work with the ThinkPad's port.  You can get this
Y-adapter from IBM or other laptop accessory manufacturers.

You can always use the list archive to find prior copies of the FAQ (see
FAQ item #6 :-) )

Rob


On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:26 -0400, "Mike Blake" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I was just curious as to what exactly in this was
> changed today?
> 
> > Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:30:22 -0500
> > From: "Rob Bell" <[email protected]>
> > Subject: [Thinkpad] ThinkPad List FAQ (includes how to un-subscribe)
> > 
> > [UPDATED 06/12/2009: 21]
> 


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