Hi Everybody,
Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
to boot so . . .
This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
Bob Calco.
I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
--
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Pete
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Holy crap, how old are your socks?
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From: Pete Theisen <petetheisen@verizon.net>
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Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 7:13 AM
Subject: [NF] RIP Dell AT101 keyboard
Hi Everybody,
Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
to boot so . . .
This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
Bob Calco.
I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
--
Regards,
Pete
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Pete
I love the tactile touch keyboards. I had for at least 15 years a keytronics with programable function keys and a calculator. I think it was a model 9000. I saw one on eBay for $100 and passed on it. I guess they aren't made anymore. I kept it but don't know why....my current keyboard is a crappy HP...
Regards,
Jack
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On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:13 AM, "Pete Theisen" <petetheisen@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
> messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
> to boot so . . .
>
> This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
> thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
> Bob Calco.
>
> I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
>
> Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
> in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
> extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
>
> I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
> getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Pete
> http://elect-pete-theisen.com/
>
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Michael Madigan wrote:
> Holy crap, how old are your socks?
Hi Michael,
I am diabetic so I had to buy all new socks in the last 10 years. I
still have my old ones all clean and folded if anyone wants them.
> Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
> messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
> to boot so . . .
>
> This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
> thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
> Bob Calco.
>
> I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
>
> Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
> in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
> extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
>
> I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
> getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
--
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Pete
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I picked up one of those after visiting your office, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorite keyboards. After it died (didn't survive a relocation, which was the last time I let ANYONE pack up any of my computer equipment) I wasn't able to find another one. I ended up getting a Logitech gaming keyboard for $80 and it is still going strong after 5 years (and 2 more relocations). 18 programmable keys x 3 levels is way more than I need, and the backlit keys are a nice touch. Nicely laid out, nice feel... when you spend as much time on a keyboard as we do the little things mean a lot.
Their latest revisions are a bit pricey though. Wish I had one at work to replace the clunky Lenovo keyboard; but at least I got rid of the cheapo-mouse for the trackball I wanted. Lol
Lou
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Pete
I love the tactile touch keyboards. I had for at least 15 years a keytronics with programable function keys and a calculator. I think it was a model 9000. I saw one on eBay for $100 and passed on it. I guess they aren't made anymore. I kept it but don't know why....my current keyboard is a crappy HP...
Regards,
Jack
Sent from my iPod
On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:13 AM, "Pete Theisen" <petetheisen@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Everybody,
>
> Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
> messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
> to boot so . . .
>
> This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
> thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
> Bob Calco.
>
> I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
>
> Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
> in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
> extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
>
> I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
> getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Pete
> http://elect-pete-theisen.com/
>
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How about: http://www.clickykeyboards.com/
Ken
(My favorite was a Mac SE-era keyboard. The keys were about 2" high,
and clicked away like a typewriter. I could type like a demon on that.
[And by "demon" I mean that I could blaze away at about 45 wpm, up
from my usual 30+. <g>])
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Lou Syracuse <lous@iconmediadirect.com> wrote:
> I picked up one of those after visiting your office, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorite keyboards. After it died (didn't survive a relocation, which was the last time I let ANYONE pack up any of my computer equipment) I wasn't able to find another one. I ended up getting a Logitech gaming keyboard for $80 and it is still going strong after 5 years (and 2 more relocations). 18 programmable keys x 3 levels is way more than I need, and the backlit keys are a nice touch. Nicely laid out, nice feel... when you spend as much time on a keyboard as we do the little things mean a lot.
>
> Their latest revisions are a bit pricey though. Wish I had one at work to replace the clunky Lenovo keyboard; but at least I got rid of the cheapo-mouse for the trackball I wanted. Lol
>
> Lou
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com [mailto:profoxtech-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Jack Skelley
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:16 AM
> To: profoxtech@leafe.com
> Subject: Re: [NF] RIP Dell AT101 keyboard
>
> Pete
> I love the tactile touch keyboards. I had for at least 15 years a keytronics with programable function keys and a calculator. I think it was a model 9000. I saw one on eBay for $100 and passed on it. I guess they aren't made anymore. I kept it but don't know why....my current keyboard is a crappy HP...
> Regards,
>
> Jack
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Sep 24, 2011, at 7:13 AM, "Pete Theisen" <petetheisen@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Everybody,
>>
>> Dell keyboard has crapped out after only 20 years. Actually, it started
>> messing up about 8 years ago but I could hit the spacebar and get Linux
>> to boot so . . .
>>
>> This morning it had deleted all the messages in my [OT] folder. Good
>> thing Ed keeps an archive in case I want to refer back to the wisdom of
>> Bob Calco.
>>
>> I can't warranty it, I don't have the receipt - dumpster special.
>>
>> Replaced it with HP #SK2505 from a cannibalized P II that lives embedded
>> in my "virtual organ". Having a hard time getting used to these three
>> extra keys, two of which don't do anything in Linux.
>>
>> I most miss the clicky feel of the Dell. I am a bit miffed after only
>> getting 20 years out of it, though. What is the world coming to?
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Pete
>> http://elect-pete-theisen.com/
>>
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Good Afternoon:
Nice website! But they are all sold. So I guess we aren't the only ones looking for 'clicky' keyboards.
Lou - I can kick myself for not having more of those keyboards to just grab one when needed.
When I go to hamfests I always head to the flea market area and look through the piles of used computer equipment but have never found my favorite keyboard.
But, I have found things like Epson dot matrix printers for free however. We are talking the MX, RX and LQ series. My only issue with those is if show up at my house with anymore equipment my wife labels as junk I may need the services of a divorce lawyer. I have an RX-80 that is packed in the basement if my hamshack ever gets set back up.
Regards,
Jack
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To: profoxtech@leafe.com
Subject: Re: [NF] RIP Dell AT101 keyboard
How about: http://www.clickykeyboards.com/
Ken
(My favorite was a Mac SE-era keyboard. The keys were about 2" high,
and clicked away like a typewriter. I could type like a demon on that.
[And by "demon" I mean that I could blaze away at about 45 wpm, up
from my usual 30+. <g>])
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Lou Syracuse <lous@iconmediadirect.com> wrote:
> I picked up one of those after visiting your office, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorite keyboards. After it died (didn't survive a relocation, which was the last time I let ANYONE pack up any of my computer equipment) I wasn't able to find another one. I ended up getting a Logitech gaming keyboard for $80 and it is still going strong after 5 years (and 2 more relocations). 18 programmable keys x 3 levels is way more than I need, and the backlit keys are a nice touch. Nicely laid out, nice feel... when you spend as much time on a keyboard as we do the little things mean a lot.
>
> Their latest revisions are a bit pricey though. Wish I had one at work to replace the clunky Lenovo keyboard; but at least I got rid of the cheapo-mouse for the trackball I wanted. Lol
>
> Lou
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Talking of old printers, My local chemist (in France that is) has an old
okidata dot matrix printer of the type I used to look after some 20 years
ago.
Al
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But, I have found things like Epson dot matrix printers for free however. We
are talking the MX, RX and LQ series. My only issue with those is if show up
at my house with anymore equipment my wife labels as junk I may need the
services of a divorce lawyer. I have an RX-80 that is packed in the basement
if my hamshack ever gets set back up.
Regards,
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That's funny - I actually saw an old Epson FX/RX printer in service over the weekend at a credit union office here in Long Beach. The case looked like it had seen better days, but it was working same as it always had.
I know what you mean about bringing more parts home, have the scars to prove it. I actually got rid of a couple of cases/old systems and an extra CRT monitor a few months back because nobody wanted them. Now that we're back in LA I don't have much room for 'stuff' anymore...
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Good Afternoon:
Nice website! But they are all sold. So I guess we aren't the only ones looking for 'clicky' keyboards.
Lou - I can kick myself for not having more of those keyboards to just grab one when needed.
When I go to hamfests I always head to the flea market area and look through the piles of used computer equipment but have never found my favorite keyboard.
But, I have found things like Epson dot matrix printers for free however. We are talking the MX, RX and LQ series. My only issue with those is if show up at my house with anymore equipment my wife labels as junk I may need the services of a divorce lawyer. I have an RX-80 that is packed in the basement if my hamshack ever gets set back up.
Regards,
Jack
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To: profoxtech@leafe.com
Subject: Re: [NF] RIP Dell AT101 keyboard
How about: http://www.clickykeyboards.com/
Ken
(My favorite was a Mac SE-era keyboard. The keys were about 2" high,
and clicked away like a typewriter. I could type like a demon on that.
[And by "demon" I mean that I could blaze away at about 45 wpm, up
from my usual 30+. <g>])
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Lou Syracuse <lous@iconmediadirect.com> wrote:
> I picked up one of those after visiting your office, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorite keyboards. After it died (didn't survive a relocation, which was the last time I let ANYONE pack up any of my computer equipment) I wasn't able to find another one. I ended up getting a Logitech gaming keyboard for $80 and it is still going strong after 5 years (and 2 more relocations). 18 programmable keys x 3 levels is way more than I need, and the backlit keys are a nice touch. Nicely laid out, nice feel... when you spend as much time on a keyboard as we do the little things mean a lot.
>
> Their latest revisions are a bit pricey though. Wish I had one at work to replace the clunky Lenovo keyboard; but at least I got rid of the cheapo-mouse for the trackball I wanted. Lol
>
> Lou
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Al:
Oki 192? I think the 193 was the wide carriage flavor. Another printer that was tough to kill!
My friend uses a Epson Action Printer 5000 he bought 20 years ago as a refurb directly from Epson (I told him about this deal) that he still used to print his monthly invoices to customers.
I think he changes the ribbon from time to time.
Regards,
Jack
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Talking of old printers, My local chemist (in France that is) has an old
okidata dot matrix printer of the type I used to look after some 20 years
ago.
Al
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