Buckling Spring Keyboards

[Noah Dain]

On 6/26/06, OOzy Pal <oozypal at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 6/26/06, ubuntu at rio.vg <ubuntu at rio.vg> wrote:
> > OOzy Pal wrote:
> > > Since Linux heavily relays on keyboards rather mice, I am planning to
> > > purchase an old type real keyboard--I think they are called Buckling
> > > Spring Keyboards. I am not sure if they are called like this. Let me
> > > tell you what I mean: They are the old noisy keyboards that their keys
> > > are made of hard material--not plastic. Also, they have positive
> > > feedback.
> > >
> > > I have found one vendor and he has two difference Linux templates (png
> > > attached).
> > >
> > > Can someone tell me if these templates are really Linux keyboards
> > > templates? Also, do you know others vendors who sell these type of
> > > keyboards. Do you think key that they are practical.
> > >
> >
> > There is no such thing as a "Linux keyboard".  Linux uses whatever
> > keyboard you like.  There aren't any special linux keys.  Linux was
> > developed long after those old keyboards had been replaced by lighter
> > plastic keyboards.
> >
> > I used to have one of those keyboards you're talking about, back in the
> > early 80's on an IBM PC.  The damn thing was made of metal, not only a
> > sturdy keyboard, but could be used as a riot shield.
> >
> > That said, the keyboard kinda sucked.  It required much more force on
> > each key, so your hands wear out faster, and you won't be typing any
> > faster.

I think you are in the minority of that opinion.

> >
> > Honestly, I'd recommend a modern Logitech or even a cheap no-name usb
> > keyboard rather than that old clunker, unless you're looking for a
> > doorstop or home defense.
> >
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> hahahahah. you really made my day. I have not laughed for some time.
>
> --
> OOzy
> Kubuntu-Dapper
>

the 'old clunkers' (aka: ibm model-m keyboards) still rule the
desktop.  I have one made in 87, still working perfectly.  It's not
just the spring to the keys though.  The keys themselves sit in a
curve, which makes reaching all the keys very easy.

that said, there are tonnes of model-m's on ebay, for cheap.  they
just never die.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Model_M_Keyboard

-- 
Noah Dain
"I don't want to make toys, I want to be a dentist!"