tiddy rooseveltNov 17, 2023
Someone on bluesky complaining about a lack of reach on mastodon and I can only assume they have never said anything wrong about linux or put up photos of their keyboard
Show threadAnother Angry WomanNov 17, 2023
@babe or even just posted the word "piss"
Show threadBill
@stavvers @babe linux is piss
Nov 17, 2023 at 11:25amWeb
Show threadAnother Angry WomanNov 17, 2023
@bill @babe the perfect toot
Show threadAndrewDec 7, 2023
@stavvers @bill @babe
Show threadmarlies Nov 17, 2023
@bill @stavvers @babe yes, but it’s nice and warm piss
Show threadmarlies Nov 17, 2023
@bill @stavvers @babe also I can’t believe you’re using a keyboard with cheap type-III copper oxide membrane switches and interosmotically screenprinted keycaps
Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@marlies I'm not allowed to use my favourite keeb in the office. 
Show threadmarlies Nov 17, 2023
@bill those tyrants!
Show threadxyhhxNov 17, 2023
@bill @marlies stelth
Show threadKoraunuiPakehaJan 2, 2024
@bill @babe @stavvers @marlies On a good day, Mastodon delivers the goods. On a bad day it can also help me un-munt my Linux using my sensibly cheap keyboard
Show threadSkrrp Nov 17, 2023
@bill @stavvers @babe I can feel those soggy keys just by looking at the picture.
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023

What's a "windows key"?

@bill @stavvers @babe

Show threadHolir_Nov 17, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe New old stock?
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023
@Holir_ @bill @stavvers @babe it’s original. I think this one hails from the early 80s. There’s a date on the inside.
Show threadPolychrome Nov 17, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe mislabeled "Super" key!
Show threadLiveByReasonNov 17, 2023

@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe

I don't love that they branded the key with the Windows Logo, but the addition of that key was actually a good idea I've come to believe. It's incredibly useful to have the idea of a modifier key reserved for the Operating System/Desktop Environment, for keyboard shortcuts specifically for OS functions (like lock screen and minimize all windows), but ctrl, alt, and shift are already commonly used for application shortcuts.

I've seen some keyboards where the Windows logo on that key was replaced by Tux the Penguin or the BSD Daemon.

Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@LiveByReason @floyduk I used to daily-drive an old AT keyboard way past the point when it was a good idea and yeah. The super key (as we can insist on calling it) is super useful. There are so many OS shortcuts I just do on autopilot.
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023

This IBM Model M is one of two I have left from my dad's many original IBM PCs. This is my platonic ideal of how a keyboard should feel. So a few years ago I figured out how to use it on a modern PC - there's a little arduino thing you can buy or make. And now it's my keyboard again after all these years. I've bound the AltGr to be the windows key but I rarely use it.

@bill @LiveByReason

Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@floyduk @LiveByReason Oh they feel lovely, no doubt. I love a Model M. I had one many years ago but a bunch of tech got chucked out in a move and I think it ended up on the wrong pile. The super key is good though. And being in Germany I need Alt Gr for other stuff. Still nostalgic for the Model M though and while I have a few mechs I've not found anything quite like it. If I had the funds and space for more keebs I'd be tempted by one of the modern USB repros.
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023
@bill @LiveByReason I think you posted a Das Keyboard further up and those are REALLY nice. If I didn’t have 2 original model Ms I would be using a Das.
Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@floyduk @LiveByReason Thank you! It's my favourite. My wife bought it for me for my birthday about 10 years ago but I don't get to use it much these days because we share a computer and she likes printed keycaps.
Show threadgunstickNov 17, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe I use a super old filthy Compaq keyboard with a PS2 connector.
Show thread🔻 aetios 🇪🇺Nov 17, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe What is an 'F12 key'?
Show threadash Nov 17, 2023
@[email protected] @floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe I would like the version with an F20 key pls
Show thread🔻 aetios 🇪🇺Nov 17, 2023
@darkphoenix @stavvers @babe @bill @floyduk

@langoor has that one.
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023
@aetios @babe @stavvers @bill bravo that is a thing of beauty! Those felt wonderful but I bet the enter key shape would mess with me really badly now.
Show threadHoward GeesNov 17, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe You sure all those keys are in the right order?
Show threadJohn Arnold Nov 17, 2023
@HowardGees @bill @stavvers @babe lol! For me yes. Nice to see your enter key is the right shape. What country is yours made for??
Show threadHoward GeesNov 18, 2023
@floyduk @bill @stavvers @babe It's a US layout because I was unable to find a British one.
Show threadPeter Jakobs ⛵Nov 17, 2023
@bill @stavvers @babe s/p/bl/
Show threadTrollupNov 17, 2023
@bill naughty little penguin! 💦💦💦🐧
Show threadChris [list of emoji]Nov 17, 2023

@bill @stavvers @babe

I blinked and discovered my fingers had typed in most of an angry shitpost. I was about to hit Toot before I stopped myself.

Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@suetanvil @stavvers @babe This is the way. 
Show thread4bzNov 17, 2023

@bill @stavvers @babe

I love how the (I assume) intention was to get Linux people in here to fight for Linux, but instead is full of people talking about the keyboard lol

Show threadBillNov 17, 2023

@4bz @stavvers @babe Intention?  

Not everyone can handle the awesome spongy power of the Dell keyboard.

Show thread4bzNov 17, 2023

@bill
Now, I admit that I am objectively wrong here, but I'd rather use a laptop style keyboard (rubber membrain or x-scissor keys) over a mechanical keyboard any day. Me hate the clicks with a burning passion

@stavvers @babe

Show threadoiyouyeahyouNov 17, 2023
@bill @stavvers @babe all I can see is the stargate earth symbol
Show threadBillNov 17, 2023
@oiyouyeahyou Oh yeah. Germans must be really into Stargate I guess.