Re: [gentoo-user] OT: buying a keyboard

[Wyatt Epp <wyatt.epp@gmail.com>]

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On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 11:14 AM, Alan McKinnon <alan.mckinnon@gmail.com>wrote:

> IBM system M keyboard ... best keyboard ever made.
>

Truer words are rarely spoken.  And you can pick them up on eBay for about
USD $20 (or rummage sales for next to nothing).

The only uncertainty in my mind is whether I prefer my Model M or my Omnikey
Ultra.  Having the function keys in their rightful left-side two-column
configuration and Caps Lock out of my way is magnificent, but the key-travel
and action really is a bit better on IBM's side.

I think the tipping point will come when I'm forced to decide between an
Avant Stellar and a Unicomp custom model.  User-defined hardware macros or a
completely perfect layout?

Say, while we're on the topic, don't suppose anyone here knows where I'd be
able to pick up a Space Cadet?  I've been halfheartedly looking off and on
for years now, but have never gotten any leads.

Cheers,
Wyatt

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