Hello, I'm running OpenVMS 7.3 on a SimH/VAX. The PC keyboard is suboptimal
(annoying), as several keys are missing and the NumLock light goes on and
off when I press the key in the PF1 position.
So, I wanted to ask if anyone has gotten a particular DEC, Compaq, HP, or
Cherry keyboard to work with
You can find LK keyboards on Ebay pretty regularly, though I consider
the prices too high most of the time ($50 and up once you pay
shipping.) I have also been told that any of the keyboards with PS/2
or USB connectors will work, including LK411 as well as the ones you
mention.
Since I also have a
I usually map KP_Plus to KP_Separator and Ctrl-KP_Plus to KP_Minus (or vice
versa, I forget which and I'm not at home to check). That solves the
missing key problem well enough for me. I get F11 through F20 using Ctrl-F1
through Ctrl-F10.
I'd love to get a real LK keyboard for my AlphaStation bu
