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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jan Cohen [mailto:familyforever -at- mindspring -dot- com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:15 AM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Re: TOOLS: quiet keyboard
>
>
>
> Ah yes, that fascination with Linux <vbg>, I maintain a few
> SPARCs and Gates
> boxes myself. Seriously though, I do like my Office
> keyboard, as many of
> those "Special" keys are geared toward working in MS Office
> (they're great
> for moving stuff between Office and Frame). Mind you,
> there's nothing there
> that couldn't be accomplished with a few extra keystrokes,
> but the board is
> kinda quiet (and inexpensive), and that's what you queried about.
Thanks. Next trip to the office place (or computer shop), I'll
be looking for that model.
> Oh, that rubber board? I've tried it. Only good if you work with your
> two-year-old on your lap, or if you've been writing tech docs
> for 60 or more
> years and are now having trouble with an onslaught of Parkinson's.
OK. Good to know. Saves me spending $100+ of my bucks just
to try it.
> The other Jan.
Nah.... it's been Feb. for a while, now...
:-)
I'm also looking into QuietPC.ca for upgraded/quieter
power supply and "silent" processor fans and chassis fans.
Of course, if I eventually end up being able to hear myself
think... I may not like what I hear... the risks you take
for some peace and quiet...
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