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Article #624576Re: Computers, anyone?
From: Scott Lurndal
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:14
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:14
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Bob Eager <news...@eager.cx> writes: >On Sun, 01 Jul 2018 22:22:00 +0000, John Levine wrote: > >> In article <phbieo$1noi$1...@gioia.aioe.org>, >> Chris <xxx.sys...@gfsys.co.uk> wrote: >>>ago. Of course, let's not forget the first IBM PC's and their clicky >>>over center sping action. Used to love those. >> >> IBM sold the design to these guys. The keyboards aren't cheap but >> they're good. >> >> https://www.pckeyboard.com/ > >I bought an IBM one in 1989, and it was in daily use. Still is - I'm >typing this on it! > Personally, I've always (since the ASR-33) disliked noisy keyboards. I'm perfectly happy with the modern quiet keyboards (I just wish they'd use more durable keytop decals...).
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