As DVORAK is optimized for commonly used letters in the english language, it makes it less than ideal for use by multi-ligual typists. I commonly use both US english and Canadian French keyboard layouts (both QWERTY layout). Switching to DVORAK would mean learning a new layout for general typing, which would not be any more optimized for use in french than my current QUERTY based keyboard layout. There are some modified DVORAK layouts optimized for use by french writers, but that would mean learning an additional keyboard layout!
I think I'll stick with QWERTY for now, with my much beloved USB MS Natural keyboard without the stupid F-lock junk. Most of my RSI problems seem to come from using the mouse anyway. I would love a good MS Natural keyboard with a detachable numeric keypad to bring the mouse a little close. Pair that up with a good trackball or other more ergonomic mouse and I'd be all good.
On a side note, how's DVORAK perform for programming, braces, markup tags, etc?
I can attest to the fact that some sites that are using those horrible ActiveX install popups are now also including XPI popups as well, at least for firefox in win32.
We use tapeware here, simply because it's what came with the tape drive and it supports network backups from windows machines to the backup server running on linux. It has a curses, X11 and windows interfaces that are all quite similar (X11 and win32 interfaces being identical). I was wondering if anyone else uses this software and what your comments are on it.
I help teach a martial arts class. We have several children that have been labeled as ADHD by their doctors. I can tell you from experience that those parents who take the instructors advice and monitor their kid's diet will notice a huge difference. Many simply won't accept that it anything but a disease that can only be treated with drugs. The difference in the behaviour of the children that change their diets to one of less sugar, less carbs, more water, is amazing. We've been told by some parents that after cutting out pop, juice and other junk, that they've been able to completly cut out drugs.
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As DVORAK is optimized for commonly used letters in the english language, it makes it less than ideal for use by multi-ligual typists. I commonly use both US english and Canadian French keyboard layouts (both QWERTY layout). Switching to DVORAK would mean learning a new layout for general typing, which would not be any more optimized for use in french than my current QUERTY based keyboard layout. There are some modified DVORAK layouts optimized for use by french writers, but that would mean learning an additional keyboard layout!
I think I'll stick with QWERTY for now, with my much beloved USB MS Natural keyboard without the stupid F-lock junk. Most of my RSI problems seem to come from using the mouse anyway. I would love a good MS Natural keyboard with a detachable numeric keypad to bring the mouse a little close. Pair that up with a good trackball or other more ergonomic mouse and I'd be all good.
On a side note, how's DVORAK perform for programming, braces, markup tags, etc?
Or Triffids!
I can attest to the fact that some sites that are using those horrible ActiveX install popups are now also including XPI popups as well, at least for firefox in win32.
Holy crap,
Didn't think there were so many fellow Monctonians posting on slashdot.
We use tapeware here, simply because it's what came with the tape drive and it supports network backups from windows machines to the backup server running on linux. It has a curses, X11 and windows interfaces that are all quite similar (X11 and win32 interfaces being identical). I was wondering if anyone else uses this software and what your comments are on it.
I help teach a martial arts class. We have several children that have been labeled as ADHD by their doctors. I can tell you from experience that those parents who take the instructors advice and monitor their kid's diet will notice a huge difference. Many simply won't accept that it anything but a disease that can only be treated with drugs. The difference in the behaviour of the children that change their diets to one of less sugar, less carbs, more water, is amazing. We've been told by some parents that after cutting out pop, juice and other junk, that they've been able to completly cut out drugs.