[rescue] Way OT: How to deal with Computer with Roaches...

Chad Fernandez fernande at internet1.net
Mon Dec 27 20:02:30 CST 2004


I never gave the sound much thought, I guess.  I just love the solid 
reliability of the Model M.  The one I use the most is of August 4, 1986 
vintage.

I've never used a modern Mac.  Can a PC keyboard like the Model M be 
used on a Mac, through a USB adapter?

Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA


Bill Bradford wrote:

> Well, on loudness/"clacky" factor, it's about an 7-8 where the Model M
> would be a 10.  It's also USB (versus PS2 for the ModelM).
> 
> I'd compare to a Northgate Omnikey before I'd compare it to a ModM; 
> maybe "a cross between the solid clunk of an original MacSE extended keyboard 
> and the click of an Omnikey", without that "springTHUNK as you hit bottom"
> of a ModM.
> 
> Hrm, I'll see if I can make some audio recordings of it.. 
> 
> Bill
> 



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