In my case I use a laptop that runs mac and windows and it works fine but that's what to be aware of that the cmd and option keys are going to be switched so there will be more of a spread between the fingers of your left hand when yo do vo commands.
Good luck. On Oct 18, 2010, at 7:37 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: > Hi Kevin: > My guess is that if you use a pc keyboard, your Mac will stage a rebellion, > and blow up and self destruct!!!! Ok, not really. But, having been a pc > user and made the switch, I'd strongly recommend getting one of these nifty > little Apple Wireless keyboards for around $60. You'll have a much easier > time transitioning. But, that's just my opinion. > > Carolyn Haas > chaas0...@gmail.com > > > > On Oct 18, 2010, at 7:50 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote: > >> Dear All, >> I seldom visit this group. My wife, who is sighted, and I have decided >> to buy Mac Minis for Christmas. I'm wondering if I can use a PC keyboard to >> control my new Mac. If I do, what complications will I encounter. The >> reason I'm asking is because I have three PCs in my office that use the same >> keyboard through a KVM switch. One of these, a decrepit PC laptop that I >> use to send and receive mail, store my iTunes, and surf the web, is due to >> be replaced by the new Mac Mini. If I can use one keyboard to control them >> all, I'd be happy. but I'll understand if I can't/shouldn't try that. >> Is the Command Key interchangeable with the PC's Alt key? What about >> the Control and Option keys on the Mac? I'm not discussing them as they >> relate to being the VO keys. By the way, what keys would you use as the VO >> keys on a PC keyboard? Can you do that? >> Since I don't come by the board that often, would you mind terribly >> copying me privately on any responses in addition to your public postings so >> that I am sure to see them while those who visit this forum more regularly >> would still see the public posts? >> Thanks, >> Kevin >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
