jay t. blocksom

[f'ups set to <comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win3x>, exclusively]


[snip]

I use them all the time, as I'm a big fan of the old "boat anchor" IBM Model
M keyboards (which were manufactured in great quantity for sale with the
first-generation PS/2 systems) -- I "stocked up" on them when I had the
chance a few years ago, and am currently on my third (the first one met an
untimely demise during a cleaning session, when I mangled one of the
keysprings beyond repair; the second is currently "in limbo", having been
*soaked* with coffee due to a recent "incident" with my cat -- I've torn it
down and am cleaning/drying all the parts, but I'm still not sure if I can
revive it or not).

In any event, yes, the adapters work fine on every "AT-compatible" system
I've ever tried them on.

[snip]

The end-effect depends in part on the application. I've not yet bothered to
install the Kensiko/A4 drivers under WfWG (the KISS principle in action, so
to speak); but I did go ahead and try them out under Win9x, and I imagine
the behavior is essentially similar: *Most* apps treat the wheels as if
you've grabbed (i.e., click & drag) the "slider" portion of the
corresponding scroll bar in the active (has focus) window. Others (ACDSee
comes to mind) act as if you've hit the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys.
Generally, I prefer the former behavior, which is at least sometimes
convenient, if not exactly "necessary". I've yet to find a useful purpose
for the side button. <~>

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Jay T. Blocksom
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artur yelchishchev

As I'm constantly working with texts, I've found that most
convenient function for the side buttons is 'copy' and 'past';
after several months of use, I just can't live w/o that function
anymore! :-)

WBR,
Artur