I will concur with Martin.  Our location has a mix of Compaqs and Gateways
that go back as far as five years old.  As yet, I have not seen one AT
connection for the keyboard.  All have been PS/2.  My dad's old Compaq
Presario 486 was even PS/2.  HTH.

Kyle

From: "Martin Kurr" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 1999 5:03 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Keyboards


> 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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