Re: [gentoo-user] Scripting KDE?

[Michael <confabulate@kintzios.com>]

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On Sunday, 18 August 2024 19:15:32 BST Dale wrote:
> Frank Steinmetzger wrote:
> > Am Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 02:34:31PM -0500 schrieb Dale:
> >> I still don't like this small version of a keyboard.  I like the size of
> >> the old Dell Quietkey from my old rig.  It's old, PS/2 and all but it
> >> fits my fingers better.  I can't find a reasonably priced replacement. 
> >> They all seem to be smaller.  How does one type on these little
> >> things???  I get lots of typos. 
> > 
> > Well the obvious question is then, why did you buy a small keyboard? :o)
> > Those key sizes are standardised. AFAIK the stardard key raster is 19 mm
> > per single-width key. So unless you chose a specifically down-scaled
> > product, it should be the same size as it’s ever been. What did you buy
> > anyways?
> Well, there's something different because it "feels" different.  I keep
> hitting keys to one side or the other mostly.  The only difference I can
> see,  the key caps are shorter than the old Dell QuietKey.  I suspect
> the key caps are twice as tall on the old Dell.  Also, the old Dell had
> more travel for each key press too.  I've used that old thing for over
> 20 years.  My old brain can't learn new tricks.  ROFL 
> 
> I been looking for a keyboard that is like the old Dell QuietKey but
> they either ridiculously expensive or are old Dell keyboards with the
> PS/2 connector like I already have.  Thought about buying a adapter so I
> can use the old Dell.  That would fix the problem. 
> 
> Now that I've proofed this thing half a dozen times and corrected a
> bunch of typos, let's hit send.  LOL  If I was a book writer, forget
> about it.  I'd retire.  o_-
> 
> Dale
> 
> :-)  :-) 

I suspect you were used to a membrane keyboard, or if it clickety-clacked 
noisily a mechanical switch keyboard, with full travel switches.  Now you have 
bought a low profile scissor switch keyboard, with tactile switches.  The 
distance between the keys is the same, but the travel and feel is different.

Over time you'd get used to the new switches, which require less effort and 
force.

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