Skip to Content.
Sympa Menu

internetworkers - Re: [internetworkers] sun type 6 keyboard (usb) on mac?

internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org

Subject: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

List archive

Chronological Thread  
  • From: Maria Winslow <maria.winslow AT windows-linux.com>
  • To: s_l AT mindspring.com, "Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Cc:
  • Subject: Re: [internetworkers] sun type 6 keyboard (usb) on mac?
  • Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:16:42 -0400

I had something similar when I had a desktop machine, and I loved it! Except
that the home key was too easy to hit when aiming for enter. My solution was
to rip it off, then I was happy.

On Friday 20 June 2003 11:00 am, Scott Lundgren wrote:
> I'm suprised no one has mentioned the Happy Hacker keyboards.
> http://store.yahoo.com/pfuca-store/hhkblayout.html
> Sun Type 5 vs HHK
> http://store.yahoo.com/pfuca-store/hhkbsize.html
>
> The caps lock is replaced with control (you get caps functionality with the
> fn key) short (so if you reach for the mouse the distance is not as far),
> no numeric keypad. The original HHK comes with all 3 cables for
> connectiong to PC (PS/2), Macintosh (ADB), and Sun SPARC. The Lite version
> has dedicated arrow keys and comes in PS/2 or USB versions with USB plugs
> (for numeric keypads I guess). It's been a while since I've used the one my
> friend had so I can't say anything about their "bounce" but there's a graph
> of the pressure vs stroke distance of the keys.
>
> - SL
>
> > And while we're wishing for better keyboards, how about one without
> > the numeric keypad. In programming I never use it, and makes the reach
> > for the mouse on the right excessive. Unfortunately for some reason
> > 99% of keyboards seem to come with this keypads, and I've rarely if
> > ever seen anyone use it.
>
> ---
> Come and play at the InterNetWorkers Web site!
> http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/ You are currently subscribed to
> InterNetWorkers mailing list
> To unsubscribe visit
> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/internetworkers

--
Maria Winslow
maria.winslow AT windows-linux.com
919.968.7802

Open Source Migrations
www.windows-linux.com

Open Source Migrations conducts feasibility/ROI studies, performs open source
deployments, data and application conversions, and supports open source
alternatives for mid-size organizations.






Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.

Top of Page