Re: [NTLK] OT: Mac Keyboards

From: I3enedek Gergely (i3enedek_at_mac.com)
Date: Sun Sep 26 2004 - 15:51:07 PDT


Just use a PS/2 to USB adaptor, or get an ADB to usb adaptor and use an
Apple extended keyboard II like me ;o)
Ben
On 26 Sep 2004, at 23:37, Raj Patel wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've just rejoined the list after a several month hiatus - nice to see
> things ticking along as per usual :-)
>
> Kudos to Paul on the 'Einstein' work by the way - truly inspirational!
>
> Just a quick off-topic question -
>
> I have a 'thing' for old keyboards with a nice positive 'click' (must
> be a habit from my old typewriter days).
>
> Does anyone know if its possible to get an old IBM type-M keyboard to
> work with a Mac ? Is it simply a matter of using a mini-din/ps2 -> USB
> adaptor ?
>
> Also is it possible to use an old original Mac or MacPlus (with the
> custom connector thats almost an rj-11 but not quite) on a modern Mac
> via a USB adaptor (possible to ADB then USB) ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Raj 'I hate squishy keyboards' Patel.
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