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Steven O.
The (relatively) short version: I need to get an ergonomic keyboard
-- the kind that's curved, and with the keys split into two groups,
one on the left, and one on the right -- for use with WinXP. Besides
being ergonomic, the crucial requirement is that I don't need to
install any special drivers, other than those which WinXP might
install automatically. (In other words, no drivers from a CD.) The
keyboard will be connected to a Dell desktop computer which does not
have a PS2 port, only USB connections, so I need a USB keyboard.
Suggestions for brands -- preferably something I can pick up at
CompUSA or BestBuy -- would be appreciated.
Extra info: I've just started a job at a new company. The won't
provide an ergonomic keyboard without a doctor's note, but they say
it's okay if I bring in my own. However, like many companies these
days, they are hyper-concerned about anyone installing any software on
the computer without ten signatures from the SysAdmin staff. So,
that's why I need a keyboard that doesn't try to install any extra
drivers or software.
(I'm not even sure I have privileges to install any software or
drivers. The computer already has a standard Dell keyboard attached,
so if the new keyboard ran off the identical driver that's already in
use, that would be ideal.)
At home I use an ergonomic keyboard which I purchased from CompUSA
some years ago -- it was the store brand in fact. I really like it,
but it uses a PS2 connection. I have an extra keyboard just like it.
As a test, I tried using a PS2 to USB adapter, and connected it to the
home computer (which uses Win2000, not XP). The lights on the
keyboard flashed a few times in some funny pattern, indicating it was
getting power, but it would not function when I tried typing. I'm not
going to risk trying it at work.
So, I'm seeking suggestions for other ergonomic keyboards that can
connect to USP under XP, and that will be trouble-free in terms of
software installation. If anyone has actually used the CompUSA
keyboard that they sold a few years back (not sure if they are still
selling it now), I'd love to find a keyboard with a similar feel,
shape, and layout.
All feedback is much appreciated.
Steve O.
"Spying On The College Of Your Choice" -- How to pick the college that is the Best Match for a high school student's needs.
www.SpyingOnTheCollegeOfYourChoice.com
-- the kind that's curved, and with the keys split into two groups,
one on the left, and one on the right -- for use with WinXP. Besides
being ergonomic, the crucial requirement is that I don't need to
install any special drivers, other than those which WinXP might
install automatically. (In other words, no drivers from a CD.) The
keyboard will be connected to a Dell desktop computer which does not
have a PS2 port, only USB connections, so I need a USB keyboard.
Suggestions for brands -- preferably something I can pick up at
CompUSA or BestBuy -- would be appreciated.
Extra info: I've just started a job at a new company. The won't
provide an ergonomic keyboard without a doctor's note, but they say
it's okay if I bring in my own. However, like many companies these
days, they are hyper-concerned about anyone installing any software on
the computer without ten signatures from the SysAdmin staff. So,
that's why I need a keyboard that doesn't try to install any extra
drivers or software.
(I'm not even sure I have privileges to install any software or
drivers. The computer already has a standard Dell keyboard attached,
so if the new keyboard ran off the identical driver that's already in
use, that would be ideal.)
At home I use an ergonomic keyboard which I purchased from CompUSA
some years ago -- it was the store brand in fact. I really like it,
but it uses a PS2 connection. I have an extra keyboard just like it.
As a test, I tried using a PS2 to USB adapter, and connected it to the
home computer (which uses Win2000, not XP). The lights on the
keyboard flashed a few times in some funny pattern, indicating it was
getting power, but it would not function when I tried typing. I'm not
going to risk trying it at work.
So, I'm seeking suggestions for other ergonomic keyboards that can
connect to USP under XP, and that will be trouble-free in terms of
software installation. If anyone has actually used the CompUSA
keyboard that they sold a few years back (not sure if they are still
selling it now), I'd love to find a keyboard with a similar feel,
shape, and layout.
All feedback is much appreciated.
Steve O.
"Spying On The College Of Your Choice" -- How to pick the college that is the Best Match for a high school student's needs.
www.SpyingOnTheCollegeOfYourChoice.com