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In 1936, August Dvorak, a professor of statistics at University of Washington, proposed rearranging the keyboards alphabetic keys in a layout that is more equitable to the fingers. His design improved efficiency by placing common letters on the home row and also making the stronger fingers do most of the work.

The Dvorak layout has been accepted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has its advocates. However, it has not received wide-spread acceptance because of the many typists trained to use QWERTY keyboards and the costs related to switching over to a new keyboard design.

 

 

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DvortyBoards  

The DvortyBoard is a switchable, dual-labeled Dvorak/Qwerty keyboard that enables the user to switch between the two layouts with just the touch of a key. It is hard-wired, which means that it is independent of the operating system of the computer, making it a viable solution for network-connected multi-user workstations where operators use both layouts, as well as single-user workstations. It comes in both the standard model and the split-hand, contoured model, both of which are reasonably priced. 

MasterMind

The MasterMind Dvorak Touch Typing Tutor is offered as a download from the website www.dvortyboards.com, or it can be ordered separately at www.turnquist.org. Its unique programming teaches the Dvorak layout in 1/5 the time of conventional tutors.

Fentek Industries, Inc. 
470 S. Main St., Suite G, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(800) 639-0710 or (520) 639-0161
info@fentek-ind.com
http://www.fentek-ind.com/dvorak.htm
 
Fentek Industries, Inc. is proud to offer Dvorak Keyboards in a variety of models and prices to suit your specific needs. By reducing finger travel distances for keystrokes, the Dvorak keyboard reportedly has the effect of increasing typing speed while reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries. People across the country are switching to the Dvorak layout for just those reasons.

 

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Check out the following websites for more information:
Marcus Brooks - Introducing the Dvorak Keyboard
Dylan McNamee - The Dvorak Keyboard - University of Washington
Single-Handed Dvorak Keyboard Information.
Jeff Bigler - Dvorak Page


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Last Updated: 08/16/01