On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:37:47 +0000, Russell wrote in message <[email protected]>:
> * lina <[email protected]> [120204 16:12]: > > > > How do I start the dvorak? > > sorry I just started finishing reading the wikipage about dvorak. > > > >From the Gnome desktop, use the system -> preferences -> keyboard -> > layouts menu to select "USA Dvorak" (a regrettable compromise) or "USA > Classic Dvorak" (the original and best). > > Just use whatever keyboard you presently are using. Print out a copy > of the Dvorak or Dvorak Classic layout, and then refer to the printout > and ignore the keycaps. ..sissy, the one proper way takes a wee bit more of common brutality, pop out all keys and put them back using your dvorak layout map. ;o) ..another approach is tape on new key lettering, I had to do that on 6 of my laptops, due to the joysticks in the keyboards. My eeepc only got them due to my lazyness and surplus key stickers. ;o) > It does not take many hours to learn the layout, because Dvorak > designed it to be intuitive (at least, for those whose native language > is English). ..I can confirm this works in Norwegian too, a tip for those of you looking for work in Norway, teach yourself Norwegian Dvorak. ;o) > Don't become discouraged during the first few hours. Remember that > the QWERTY layout was purposely designed to slow the typist. It is > claimed that almost any random key arrangement is easier for the > typist than is the QWERTY layout. ..and once you're past it, you _enjoy_ watching your competitors try catch up on you. ;o) -- ..med vennlig hilsen = with Kind Regards from Arnt Karlsen ...with a number of polar bear hunters in his ancestry... Scenarios always come in sets of three: best case, worst case, and just in case. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
