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> It's disappointing how so much money is being poured into "mechanical keyboard kits" that simply re-create the old ANSI/ISO layouts that are rooted in old lim
by rifung 7y ago
> It's disappointing how so much money is being poured into "mechanical keyboard kits" that simply re-create the old ANSI/ISO layouts that are rooted in old limitations from the days of the typewriter. Alternate layouts & ortholinear/ergonomic designs should be the forefront of the movement. All this focus on outdated designs makes the community "accessible" but also holds people back.
I mean most of the enthusiast keyboards allow you to program the keyboard so you can make the layout whatever you want.
Personally I won't buy any keyboard that isn't just a standard ten keyless because I
1) Don't want to have to remap my vim keys
2) Want other people to be able to use my keyboard
3) Want to be able to use other people's keyboards
- hawski 7y agoOP has different meaning of layout on their mind. You can put keys in different spots than a typewriter. Examples: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLUM_keyboard#/media/File:PLUM_Keyboard.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLUM_keyboard#/media/File:PLUM... - Ortholinear keyboard (notice that key columns are aligned, unlike your normal Qwerty keyboard) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltron#/media/File:Maltron_Dual_Hand_keyboard_with_Malt_Key_distribution.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltron#/media/File:Maltron_Du... - Ergonomic keyboard, much more funky layout
- equalunique 7y agoHave you ever thought about how reasons 2 and 3 can be chalked up (or down) to other people holding you back? As for Vim, I won't lie and say that adapting to it with Dvorak has been easy, but it's more doable than Colemak/Workman/Norman/CarpalX.