I've heard this in regards to typing speed and it's probably true, though I've never been a fast typist. As a full time dvorak typist I can tell you that it ha

I've heard this in regards to typing speed and it's probably true, though I've never been a fast typist. As a full time dvorak typist I can tell you that it has definitely helped with my RSI (as has using vi). Dvorak is comfortable. It's hard to explain, but it feels like one's fingers are "rolling" over the home row when typing.