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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of
Steve Smith
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:27:22 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Programming Hardware
imho, investing in the tools of my trade is a
My son got me a keyboard very much like the classic IBM Type "M" for Christmas
a few years ago. It is USB attached and has the name "UNICOMP" on it.
Matthew
On Wed, 5 Jul 2023 15:18:17 +0100, Rupert Reynolds wrote:
>Wired (backlit) keyboard for me, even if I use a laptop, but wireless
>mouse,
Wired (backlit) keyboard for me, even if I use a laptop, but wireless
mouse, and my favourite is Bluetooth. I tried 2 before I found a no-name
one that connects faultlessly and runs weeks on a charge (USB-C).
I don't use mouse much, but when I do I'd be lost using the wrong one :-)
Roops
On Wed,
I've got a couple of Kensington trackballs that include scroll wheels.
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of Bob
Bridges
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 10:00 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Programming Hardware
Which remin
Backlit keys, now that's interesting. I too am a touch-typer, but when
reaching for the fringes where my fingers are less certain of the exact
location of or '|' it can be important, some days, to be able to see
the keyboard; and in a darkened room the light of the monitor isn't quite
enough. I
Which reminds me: I've used the Logitech Marble Mouse (it's a trackball, don't
let the name fool you) for decades. I love it ... but in an increasing
percentage of games they put some important function on the mouse wheel,
usually the zoom function. I read once that holding down left and rig
"Kidding on the square", my family calls that.
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On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, at 01:08, Farley, Peter wrote:
> I tend to wear out the keycaps long before the rest of the keyboard
> gets old and cranky. Replacement keycap stickers work for a while, but
> I wear them out too.
I use Dymo-tape to make my own replacement legends; sometimes
taking advanta
On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, at 04:15, Bob Bridges wrote:
> Always wired, for me. I've used a wireless mouse at church, and during a
> service is the wrong time to realize that the mouse is getting funky and
> needs new batteries.
I've used radio mics (when recording classical music concerts when the
ex
talking hardware,
Home (and WFH) setup.
I like a screen big enough that I can use 62x160 TN3270 sessions,.
I am using a Samsung SD27D850 1440p monitor for the last 8 years. Good clear
characters.
Running a Corsair K100 RGB Opto-mechanical keyboard with 6 macro keys. Good for
coding CTRL-C CTRL
I never used the click option on my 3278 - the keys clicked enough
without it. In the 2000's when we worked in standard size cubicles, I
had my old 1987 PC clicky keyboard and folks nearby jokingly complained
about the noise. "Jokingly" meaning they didn't want to cause a fuss,
but they still
I don't care about the sound of the 3270 keyboards - you could turn it off, and
I frequently did - but I liked the little tactile bump in my fingertips when
I'd made contact. Whenever I hit a key and didn’t depress it QUITE far enough,
my fingers knew it immediately, and I backed up to retype t
I switched to a Logitech trackball a couple decades back, the Marble Mouse,
and have been a trackball fan ever since. (I gather people love 'em or hate
'em; I turn out to be in the former camp.) I usually keep a spare or two
around, because I've long had the same problem you describe: After a wh
List On Behalf Of
Steve Smith
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:27 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Programming Hardware
imho, investing in the tools of my trade is a no-brainer. For us, it's far
cheaper than many professions. A mechanical-switch keyboard is worth it, even
if it onl
balls for laptops.
>
>
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of
> Jeremy Nicoll
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:38 PM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Re: Programming Hardware
>
> On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, at 00:27, Steve Smith wrote:
>
> > The one t
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of
Steve Smith
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 7:27 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Programming Hardware
imho, investing in the tools of my trade is a no-brainer. For us, it's far
cheaper than many professions. A mechanical-switch keyb
t: Re: Programming Hardware
On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, at 00:27, Steve Smith wrote:
> The one thing Microsoft does well is mouses. Logitech is also good.
Logitech used to be good but in my recent experience I'd say they are
putting too-cheap microswitches in them. I've had three mice (of
On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, at 00:27, Steve Smith wrote:
> The one thing Microsoft does well is mouses. Logitech is also good.
Logitech used to be good but in my recent experience I'd say they are
putting too-cheap microswitches in them. I've had three mice (of
different Logitech models) all start si
imho, investing in the tools of my trade is a no-brainer. For us, it's far
cheaper than many professions. A mechanical-switch keyboard is worth it,
even if it only lasts for a year. (I (so far) haven't ruined one with a
spill, and both are going strong after several years. Decent ones can be
had
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