Aomighty Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) I just did something pretty cool the other day. I've always wondered that even though I no longer use Windows, I use the Windows key all the time to access the K Menu. I had a thought... how about a Tux key! Obviously it would be great if they'd manufacture keyboards with them :P but since that's not gonna happen anytime soon I made my own, printed them out (highest-quality since it's low-res) and taped them over my Windows keys! It works great. I don't have a digital camera to give you a screenshot, but I attached the image I used if you want to try it. :D Edited August 26, 2005 by Aomighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniewicz Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 CheapBytes has a linux keyboard: http://cart.cheapbytes.com/cgi-bin/cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I am in need of a new keyboard myself, having worn the letters off of the original one. Have you ever dealt with cheapbytes? Are they reliable? Thanks Banjo (_)=='=~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystified Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I bought some keyboard replacement keys and replaced my windows keys with tux keys. I also have one that says Linux and one that says RTFM. Can't think of where I ordered them from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durvish Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Aomighty, check out this link for your new keyboard! Linux Keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomighty Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sweetness :) Does anyone know of an ergonomic Linux keyboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniewicz Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 banjo: I have purchased mandrake CD's and t-shirts from CheapBytes in the past without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 that cymotion's a nice looking kb. Now all we need is a wireless one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSe Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 There are also stores that sell Linux keys that you can replace your Windows keys with. I think Think Geek has a range of stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omcaree Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'm the proud owner of a cymotion Linux keyboard, but I cant remember where i got it from. I only bought it because I was in the process of removing all things microsoft from my possesion (including MS office keyboard), and of course because it had tux in the corner. now I've been MS free for a few months, and considering I'm still very new to linux i'm quite happy with that :D anyway asside from me and my achievments, its a nice keyboard :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunni Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 At the risk of getting my head bitten off - I actually think some MS hardware is quite good. Especially things like keyboards and mice. It doesn't really bother me having a windows key to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omcaree Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I had no problems with my MS hardware (other than initial cost), just felt like rebeling. All my machines are now single-boot linux boxes and all my hardware is MS free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomighty Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I've found the same, MS hardware (their mouse for example) is quite nice, but I buy Logitech instead just on principle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adriano Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 I don't have to put any principle into the equation. I can't spend 50 euros in a keyboard or mouse, even if S+arck designed them. So I get the durable, trusty cheapo keyboards with their nice win keys that I modify to my taste in GNOME, and a cheap optical mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieJohn Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Here is some news that will shock you. Microsoft do not manufacture any keyboards or Mice. They are mostly manufactured by LOGITECH under contract for Microsoft. In fact nearly all Microsoft products are manufactured by other reputable manufacturers. It would surprise me if M'ft even had much to do with the designs either. They cannot design a stable and reliable OS so I can't see them designing the sleek professional hardware carrying their name. I use Logitech Keyboards and Mice and have never had a problem or been disappointed. Cheers. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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