[ale] In praise of MicroSoft

[Calvin Harrigan]

On 12/27/2011 3:21 PM, Drifter wrote:
> If you make a living with your gut up against a keyboard,
> google "buckling spring."  That will get you to sources for replicas of
> the original IBM computer keyboard that was lifted directly from the old
> Selectric typewriters.  Fandamtastic touch. Just don't drop it on your
> foot.  These days available with  usb plug and with/without the "click."
> You don't want the click if you work in a cube farm; it will drive your
> neighbors nutz in short order.
>
> Sean,
> who is now on his second one. The first one died after nearly 20 years of
> daily use.
> <snip>
>
>
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My model M is still going strong after 18 years (have another in 
storage).  This message was brought to you by the letter "M"!  I love 
this keyboard!
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