> Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 13:30:20 +0300 > From: Filipp Lepalaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On 5/30/03 12:56 PM, "Darren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Filipp Lepalaan wrote: > >> Hi, I understand this might be a *windows* list question, but: Is anyone > >> of You using a Pro keyboard with a PC? If so, has anyone managed > >> to map the command key to the control key (it works as the windows key > >> atm) > > Is there anything on this page > > http://www.computing.net/mac/wwwboard/forum/2329.html that may > > help you? Nothing that seems to cover the keys you mention though. > Thanks! It seems there are alot of people out there with a similar > "problem". I guess the issue is really about the fact that the > Control key cannot be remapped at all. > filipp
First, I'm surprised that an Apple keyboard would work on a PC at all. I was going to suggest that loading ANSI.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS would at least enable adjustments through the "Prompt" command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT that you could at least use in DOS, but then I noticed from Darren's link that it's a USB keyboard, which I don't believe would work in DOS (or is there a USB keyboard driver for DOS? DOS USB drivers are scarce as hen's teeth, but some are out there). I think your only choice is to get some kind of true PC keyboard, even if it's a cheapie. And while I hate to recommend (GACK! PTOOEY! AGGHH!) Micro$oft for anything, I've heard good things about their keyboard. A GOOD classic keyboard you can find in thrift shops cheaply is the IBM-brand keyboard, either with the conventional AT connector (you can get a PS/2 adapter) or the PS/2 connector. They're solid keyboards, and they're tough. If someone broke into your house, you could brain them with the keyboard and it would still work fine. Only limitation is that you'd have to hit <Ctrl-ESC> to access the Start Menu, as I've not seen an IBM keyboard with a Windows key. But that could be an advantage. After some time doing my computing on an old 486DX/100 laptop (no Windows key) and now using a minitower whose keyboard has a Windows key, I find myself hitting the Windows key when I mean to hit the Ctrl or Alt key for a keyboard shortcut, and sometimes it completely messes up the keyboard. I have to use the mouse to close everything out and reboot. Just make sure that the IBM keyboard is an advanced (101 key) keyboard and DOESN'T say "IBM Personal Computer" on it, with the function keys on the left. Or any keyboard with the function keys on the left, for that matter. With just a few rare exceptions, those are XT-type keyboards, whose circuitry is incompatible with AT or later keyboard inputs, tho it'll go in the plug just fine. And yes, I see them on a regular basis in thrift shops so you do have to be aware of their existence. That's my 2c, FWIW. =============================================================================== I'm a MUGWump: My "MUG" is on the Mac side of the fence (since mid-2002), and my "Wump" is on the PC side (since 1989). I've been on the trailing edge of computer technology since 1987 and love it! [P.S.] Due to limitations on this account, please send binaries to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and a confirmation note here. -- Mac-N-DOS is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac-N-DOS list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-n-dos.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-n-dos%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
