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Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2008-01-08T17:04:18+00:00

Comment by Craig ( http://colemak.com )

I started learning Dvorak for a couple of months but was not really feeling the love for it over Qwerty in a lot of ways. Found it rather strange and somethings didn't make sense to me. Fortunately, I discovered Colemak (colemak.com) and l loved the layout and quickly learned it and have not looked back since!

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2008-01-02T05:25:35+00:00

Comment by srdiamond ( http://kanBARoo.blogspot.com )

On the whole Dvorak is more rational than QWERTY, but some of Dvorak's characteristics are puzzling. Does anyone know why the Dvorak puts the most frequently used keys on one side, moreover, the left side? QWERTY actually does a better job of balancing hand use.

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2007-11-27T05:50:35+00:00

Comment by Chinese learner ( http:// )

Anybody knows how to type Chinese using Pinyin on standard IME with Dvorak?

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2007-11-15T04:47:20+00:00

Comment by changeorge ( http://doomfool.deviantart.com )

Hum.... I might try this DVORAK thing, and I may show this article to my mother. She's got Rhumetoid Arthritis and it's very difficult for her to type, maybe this will be better for the both of us.

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2007-10-08T17:56:51+01:00

Comment by bob ( http:// )

i like the qwerty keyboard

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2006-12-09T16:31:14+00:00

Comment by Marv, US ( http:// )

Very informative blog. It should be quite obvious to anyone who views the facts to see the evils of QWERTY.

I used Dvoark for about 10 months before I had problems with it. I experienced some strain on my right pinky.

I wholeheartedly agree that QWERTY is evil and should be abolished, but that's another story. Honestly, I do not believe Dvorak to be a viable alternative for QWERTY. I believe people who're just starting out and learning how touch-type should consider using Dvorak. However, for advance touch-typers using QWERTY, and even people who're just learning how to touch-type, I would suggest checking out the Colemak layout (http://colemak.com). It doesn't change as many keys as Dvorak, and it retains a lot of keys in their QWERTY positions (e.g. Ctrl-Z/C/V/B).

At any rate, any keyboard that's better than QWERTY should be considered.

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2006-10-28T00:42:14+01:00

Comment by Anton Gavrilov ( http://sig11.blogspot.com )

Stas, I'd appreciate your ahk scripts, too.
zquake at a domain named gmail com
Thanks!

Aimee: Yeah, I've been thinking about a TypeMatrix. I like the design, but I'm unsure about the keys, they look so flat. I'd hate to type on a keyboard that feels like those on laptops, with reduced key travel. Can you please clarify what the keys an a TypeMatrix feel like?

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2006-10-19T16:41:34+01:00

Comment by thespianchef ( http:// )

Stas in canada - could you please send me your ahk scripts for cut and paste etc? You can send them to me at thespianchef@yahoo.co.uk Would be very much appreciated :-) I haven't got a clue how to programme them myself!

Thanks

Thesp

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2006-10-01T21:40:08+01:00

Comment by dvorak lover in UK not in USA ( )

I just started dvorak last month and it is a lot easier on the fingers!

Comment on Dvorak vs Qwerty

2006-09-10T06:28:07+01:00

Comment by witchdoctor ( http:// )

Been using Dvorak since I was 16. Converted the girlfriend over to it with no effort on my part. Fixed our RSI.