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Just wondering how many if any of you use dvorak key layout.. i just recently switched and i must say its very nice..only hunting and pecking atm since i have one hand in a splint.. figured it would be the best time to learn the layout.. if your interested in what dvorak is check oout this wiki that explains it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvorak_Simplified_Keyboard..

I have thought about it, but never got around to trying it. Seems like a hassle to switch.. The qwerty positions are pretty well engraved into my brain :)

Did you actually get a dvorak keyboard? Or did you swap keys? :) And how easy is it to get used to?

I think it'd be more efficient in the long run to learn how to type using the Dvorak setup, but if you think about it, it must take you a REALLY long time before you can start hitting the keys without thinking about it. That's probably the biggest barrier to switching.

For eg. I'm right-handed and I use the mouse left-handed to prevent myself getting carpal tunnel syndrome or something similar in my right hand. It took me ages before a mouse felt comfortable in my left hand, but now that I can use it efficiently, it's way better, as I can jot down notes while scrolling/browsing as well as preventing injury.

i just switched the keys around.. i dont think it will take that long to get used to because it does flow very nicely..only been at it for the past two days and its starting to get alot easier.. if anything... give it a shot for a few days

I'm a little hesitant to stick a screwdriver in my macbook's keyboard..

This might work though
http://www.kbcovers.com/servlet/Detail?no=284

Although simply switching keys seems possible as well
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kertong/2415214087/

I might give it a shot :)

dvorak + left handed mouse.

I am superior.

So how long did it take you to get used to?

And i always get symmetrical mice, i like to alternate :)

i eat mice..

A bit longer than I expected, grew up with qwerty + right handed so yeah.

I can still use qwerty + righty though, just like gotta mentally remind myself lol

I'm using Dvorak right now, or actually, a swedish version called Svdvorak.

Looks like this:
http://lonelybassooner.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/svg2raster.png

I haven't switched any keys on the keyboard though.

How do you guys use that key layout? It gives me a headache just looking at it. T.T