>> My opinions on keyboards for example have recently been ratified when
>> attempting to use the on-screen keyboard of an ipad.
>> And that's the future...
>
> Well, one part of the future. Keyboards aren't going away. I suppose
> we'll see, but I'm willing to place a hefty bet on it.
The familiar layouts, perhaps not, but as a physical device with
switched real keys I think they will in the next 10 years (legacy
systems notwithstanding)
Companies are already working on prototype screens that provide
tactile feedback when you tap the keys on them. I anticipate glass
keyboards will begin to replace physical ones before long as they are
easier to produce than physical ones (no physical change required for
languages etc.). Eventually forcefields (you think I'm kidding,
right?) will replace the glass and they'll be nothing but a projection
in mid-air.
They'll still be QWERTY in 2050 though ;)
--
Mark Benson
Interesting that you think that the idea of a keyboard will even be a reality in 10 years, glass, forcefield, or whatever... I would tend to think that simple I/O would come from speech or another method. If the industry does move toward glass screens, it'll be interesting to see how long until ergonomic consideration circles back around... I can't see "typing" on a flat desk, eight hours a day....
I do like the forcefield idea...
On 15 Jun 2012, at 14:50, Dave McGuire <mcguire at neurotica.com> wrote:
On 06/15/2012 09:20 AM, Mark Wickens wrote:
Who you calling odd, eh?
Well, I guess from the general public's point of view, maybe.
For anyone with knowledge of the joys of vintage computing, definitely not.
:-)
People have, in fact, been beaten with an LK201 for less ;)
My opinions on keyboards for example have recently been ratified when
attempting to use the on-screen keyboard of an ipad.
And that's the future...
Well, one part of the future. Keyboards aren't going away. I suppose
we'll see, but I'm willing to place a hefty bet on it.
The familiar layouts, perhaps not, but as a physical device with
switched real keys I think they will in the next 10 years (legacy
systems notwithstanding)
Companies are already working on prototype screens that provide
tactile feedback when you tap the keys on them. I anticipate glass
keyboards will begin to replace physical ones before long as they are
easier to produce than physical ones (no physical change required for
languages etc.). Eventually forcefields (you think I'm kidding,
right?) will replace the glass and they'll be nothing but a projection
in mid-air.
They'll still be QWERTY in 2050 though ;)
--
Mark Benson
On 15 Jun 2012, at 14:36, Pontus Pihlgren <pontus at update.uu.se> wrote:
Hi All.
Just want to give you an heads up. We have had a water leak in Updates
server room.
Yikes!
Mim and the server running this mailinglist might have to be taken down.
I'll get back to you when I know more.
DECtec.info has a mailing list that users are welcome to use as a
communications platform during any possible downtime.
--
Mark Benson
http://markbenson.org/bloghttp://twitter.com/MDBenson
On 06/15/2012 09:20 AM, Mark Wickens wrote:
Who you calling odd, eh?
Well, I guess from the general public's point of view, maybe.
For anyone with knowledge of the joys of vintage computing, definitely not.
:-)
My opinions on keyboards for example have recently been ratified when
attempting to use the on-screen keyboard of an ipad.
And that's the future...
Well, one part of the future. Keyboards aren't going away. I suppose
we'll see, but I'm willing to place a hefty bet on it.
-Dave
--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
On 06/15/2012 09:36 AM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
Hi All.
Just want to give you an heads up. We have had a water leak in Updates
server room.
This is not as serious as it sounds and thing will be running along for
now. Eventually we will have to open up the room to repairs and possibly
shut some systems down.
Mim and the server running this mailinglist might have to be taken down.
I'll get back to you when I know more.
Eeeek! Good luck. If I can help with any sort of network support,
please don't hesitate to ask.
-Dave
--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
On 06/15/2012 09:32 AM, Pontus Pihlgren wrote:
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 08:32:28AM -0400, Brian Hechinger wrote:
Yes, welcome! You've joined an..... odd.... group of people. :)
We just need one more! and then we are even.
Are we drinking today, Pontus? ;)
-Dave
--
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
Hi All.
Just want to give you an heads up. We have had a water leak in Updates
server room.
This is not as serious as it sounds and thing will be running along for
now. Eventually we will have to open up the room to repairs and possibly
shut some systems down.
Mim and the server running this mailinglist might have to be taken down.
I'll get back to you when I know more.
Regards,
Pontus.
On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 08:32:28AM -0400, Brian Hechinger wrote:
Yes, welcome! You've joined an..... odd.... group of people. :)
We just need one more! and then we are even.
/P
Yes, welcome! You've joined an..... odd.... group of people. :)
Who you calling odd, eh?
Well, I guess from the general public's point of view, maybe.
For anyone with knowledge of the joys of vintage computing, definitely not.
My opinions on keyboards for example have recently been ratified when attempting to use the on-screen keyboard of an ipad.
And that's the future...
Mark.
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http://www.wickensonline.co.ukhttp://declegacy.org.uk
On 06/15/2012 08:32 AM, Brian Hechinger wrote:
How much do you have left to do to get the PDP-10 fired up? I haven't
seen that thing in forever. :)
I have to get an operational RM03. This is proving difficult. :-(
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
