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Mon, 3 May 1999 07:03:58 -0500
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Re: Keyboards
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Lynn,
A caveat on keyboards:  there are two kinds of plugs for keyboards, which
means keyboards are not always physically interchangeable (although adapters
are available for only a few dollars).  I believe Gateway and Compaq have
both gone to 100% PS/2 style keyboards in recent years (can any verify?)
which would mean these keyboards are interchangeable.  If the plug fits
you've got a compatible keyboard.
> Hi all,
>
> I was wondering how do you tell if a Microsoft keyboard from Gateway would
> be compatible with a Compac keyboard. I really like the Compac over the
one
> I have now. It's like having to stomp on each key to get it to register.
>
> TIA
> Lynn Kucera

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