[ubuntu-za] No PS2 keyboard

[Reenen Laurie]

I know SO many people use the numberpad with NUMLOCK on, but home, end,
insert, delete, pg up, pg dn, are ALL on the number pad (when numlock is
switched off). 

When I need to type loads of numbers then I also put Numlock on (and I
might even use the small arrows, though usually Enter or Tab will
suffice), but the rest of the time (coding for instance), I find my way
using the numberpad's End, Home, pgup, gpdn and delete (I hardly ever
use insert - though in the old Pascal code editors ctrl-ins was paste).

Regards,
-Reenen


-----Original Message-----
From: ubuntu-za-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
[mailto:ubuntu-za-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Gustav H Meyer
Sent: 27-November-2008 23:56
To: ivo at hivemind.net; Ubuntu South African Local Community
Subject: Re: [ubuntu-za] No PS2 keyboard

Ivo Vegter wrote:
> I've used wireless keyboards for years, and never really had a
problem.
> Not enough to warrant a cable, at least. I have a cheap set of 
> rechargeable AA and AAA batteries, which I just swap out every few 
> months, recharge, and keep in the desk drawer.
> 
> The only issue you need to consider is the response time of your
mouse.
> Some (especially the smaller, cheaper ones) take a second to wake up, 
> if you haven't used them for a few minutes, which can be annoying. 
> This is one reason I still use my old Microsoft wireless mouse, though

> I've long since turfed the matching keyboard. (You need a spare USB 
> slot for a second wireless dongle if you do that, so it's only really 
> practical on a fixed desktop setup.)
> 
> Hope this helps.

Interesting, thanks. I ended up buying a wired Logitech Classic keyboard
at Games for R169 but now am really annoyed with myself. I noticed it in
the shop but thought it should not be such a big deal. I am so used to
the layout of the standard keyboards over the years with the two rows of
keys

Insert, Home, PgUp
Delete, End,  PgDn

On the Logitech classic those keys are in 3 rows

 Home,  End
Insert, PgUp
Delete, PgDn

Never realised before how much I use these keys without even thinking
about there position. :-(

Regards,
Gustav

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