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That's interesting - I have an outdated notion that QWERTY was a hindrance to speed. This was based on stuff I read in the 80s-- this was way back when the Appl
by slantyyz 12y ago
That's interesting - I have an outdated notion that QWERTY was a hindrance to speed. This was based on stuff I read in the 80s-- this was way back when the Apple //c came out and offered an option to use either Sholes or Dvorak.
I find your choice of rubber dome very interesting. I learned how to type with an IBM typewriter, and moved on to the Apple Extended Keyboards in the early 90s. I recently thought I wanted a keyboard with Cherry MX Reds (I found the clickier MXes too jarring on my fingers), but after years of getting used to and liking the Apple chiclet keyboards, I found that I just couldn't get used to the feel of a mechanical keyboard again. I ended up getting a dome keyboard instead.
- SnacksOnAPlane 12y agoQWERTY was designed so consecutive keystrokes are usually on opposite sides of the keyboard, to prevent jamming on a typewriter. Switching sides often doesn't actually slow down typing.