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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.
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.
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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