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Some alternative methods of inputting into a computer, from someone with severe RSI issues; foot pedals, foot mice(!), voice recognition are mentioned: Alternative Input Methods

And for all that cost, Visual Studio still hasn't got half the functionality of emacs...

At least with VS.Net, you wont get RSI as quickly. For an example look at Ben Wing, chief architect of XEmacs and his RSI, .

If you like pain, use Emacs.

And for all that cost, Visual Studio still hasn't got half the functionality of emacs...

At least with VS.Net, you wont get RSI as quickly. For an example look at Ben Wing, chief architect of XEmacs and his RSI, .

If you like pain, use Emacs.

And for all that cost, Visual Studio still hasn't got half the functionality of emacs...

At least with VS.Net, you wont get RSI as quickly. For an example look at Ben Wing, chief architect of XEmacs and his RSI, .

If you like pain, use Emacs.

Since I read this horror story about how a nice guy got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I stopped doing all-night coding sessions.

Since I read this horror story about how a nice guy got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I stopped doing all-night coding sessions.

Until you read what Ben Wing, XEmacs developer, has been through:
http://www.666.com/ben/mole.html

It's not just a minor problem.

Perhaps we could take a page from the methods people use when they can't type because of wrist injuries. Check here for one man's experiences. Interesting to note that in the end, the author had to move to Windows for the accessibility options...

I own a Datahand myself, and I am very pleased with it. I am also a frequent browser of www.datahand.com, but have never come across a one-handed version of the Datahand. Are you sure there is one?

In relation to the link you provided to the typing injury FAQ: If anyone needs motivation to care for your wrists, have a look at this poor fellows story about how he got Carpal Tunnel to the 10th degree and what he does about it.

Final note: I am about to modify my Datahand - disassemble it completely so it will be like two fat joysticks with keys on them - if you have a Datahand and wanna take part, contact me at webmaster @ cheathouse.com.

-Kraft
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I own a Datahand myself, and I am very pleased with it. I am also a frequent browser of www.datahand.com, but have never come across a one-handed version of the Datahand. Are you sure there is one?

In relation to the link you provided to the typing injury FAQ: If anyone needs motivation to care for your wrists, have a look at this poor fellows story about how he got Carpal Tunnel to the 10th degree and what he does about it.

Final note: I am about to modify my Datahand - disassemble it completely so it will be like two fat joysticks with keys on them - if you have a Datahand and wanna take part, contact me at webmaster @ cheathouse.com.

-Kraft
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Read about the pain Ben Wing, the architect of XEmacs, goes through, and you might change your mind. If it only helps one person, it's worth the effort.

Read about the pain Ben Wing, the architect of XEmacs, goes through, and you might change your mind. If it only helps one person, it's worth the effort.

I thought there was also some sort of problem with the original redisplay code, but I can't find a reference to that.