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Advocating Dvorak

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the no-not-the-columnist-who-thinks-i'm-his-nemesis dept.

zeroweb writes "A group of three faithful Dvorak promoters have launched new website at DvZine.org. The big thing here is a Comic (available in print, pdf and html) describing the history of QWERTY and Dvorak, how and why one should make the switch, and real-life stories of the converted. If you are thinking about making the switch, this could push you over the edge. My favorite line: "It could be the difference between working in your garden at 70 or wearing wrist braces at 40." As someone who started wearing wrist braces at 23, I couldn't agree more - I read this comic, changed my keyboard layout and have been happier ever since."

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  1. Re:Really? by American+In+Berlin · · Score: 0, Redundant

    In my eyes that is no scientific proof but just simple advertising.

  2. Honest to God truth.... by ChiGodOfKarma · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I was wearing wrist braces and taking anti-inflamitories until I switched to Dvorak Layout. I have since switched over to Kinesis Dvorak Keyboard and Logitech Thumbball mouse allowing me to throw away the braces and drugs. I also type easily twice as fast as I used too. Can I get an AMEN!!! my brother??? Chi

  3. Mousing! by redelm · · Score: 0, Redundant
    AFAIK, many/most RSI injuries are due to mouse use, particularly some very badly designed apps.

    Dvorak has been debunked, and if anything, QWERTY is probably better for me as a left-hander.