> they usually get a typing speed of 200wpm or so Impressive. The world record sustained typing speed is around 180 WPM. :) Playing MUDs definitely helped my

> they usually get a typing speed of 200wpm or so Impressive. The world record sustained typing speed is around 180 WPM. :) Playing MUDs definitely helped my typing speed but so did live chatting with BBS sysops, programming and just general computer use. Most of my computer friends growing up had decent typing speed just from using DOS for everything. Practice makes perfect. I'm always impressed by kids who grew up with mobile phones from an early age and can SMS at lightning speed.