|
|
 |
|
|
Pages: 1
[OTS Guide] Switching to the Dvorak Keyboard Layout
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)
Posted by: Canis Lupus
Okay sure, so the guy wrote this guide last week ... so what 
One of our newest staff members, fibbi, makes his presence felt by posting a rather peculiar guide. No, it's not related to leather or small plastic balls, but rather a guide about how to switch to the Dvorak Keyboard Layout.
Now, this Dvorak was probably some killjoy who had the brilliant idea of converting his hunt-and-peck typing system into an actual accepted layout (way to go, dude!). Or maybe he thought QWERTY was too fruity a word or somethin, but regardless, here is an excerpt of what fibbi has to say:
Dvorak was specifically designed back in the 30’s for comfort, speed and efficiency, but by that time QWERTY already had enough market share (as well the fact that they prevented jamming) to push Dvorak out of the picture. However, come the 90’s it was revived and put as an option even in the oldest personal computers.
For those select few who still use Dvorak, fibbi has written a guide on Switching to the Dvorak Keyboard Layout, just for you (wow, an exclusive guide! Don't ya'll just feel special?) ...
Posted by: SKYHN
I had no idea there was another type of keyboard layout. I dont think I could switch. Ive been using this one now since I was like...um...5 years old? 
Posted by: fibbi
Ehh...yeah. I know it's a little wierd, but i meant it to open the eyes for at least a few people about the keyboard layout they're using. I'll have either another guide or a few reviews up in a couple of days.
I plan to go cold turkey Dvorak this winter. Hopefully, I'll be able to learn it well enough before school sets in.
Posted by: Tecil
I used to be able to switch back and forth from QWERTY and Dvorak, but my Dvo keyboard died a couple years ago and I haven't tried since.
Dvorak is much faster and more effecient, but then comes the problem of acceptance. QWERTY has been the standard since the typewriter days.
One thing I might add is that you don't need to buy a Dvorak keyboard, you can actually initialize it via the software and on most keyboads the keys are interchangeable. Just pop them off and rearrange them.
Good article fibbi.
Posted by: AK47
Holy crap... just the thought of changing makes my head spin.
Interesting article though. Pretty neat 
|
|
|
|
|
