AllisonY2K Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 because they're set up exactly like the keys on a typewriter. So why aren't the keys on a typewriter in alphabetical order?
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 Originally, the keys were arrayed alphabetically. Given the frequency of use of some of the more common letters, the bars for adjacent letters would often collide before hitting the inked ribbon and would jam the machine. In 1872, Christopher Scholes used his knowledge of the frequency of use of various letters to rearrange the letter sequence on the keyboard. He arranged the letters so the bars would be striking the ribbon from opposite sides of the machine, lessening the problem of jamming. Who's your favourite "Friends" character?
SharkTums Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 ^It's actually a fairly common question...but yes, he is smart...here's some more info on the keyboard thing: http://home.earthlink.net/~dcrehr/whyqwert.html I've always wanted to try one of those Dvorak Keyboards! Why am I still at work? Elissa "qwerty is such a cool word!" Alvey
zaneymon Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 Because she \/ likes Michel Sumacher Are we there yet?
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 yes it is cos she likes michael schumacher! No, we are not there yet! Button Moon is still miles away............. whats the best kids tv programme?
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 NO WE ARE NOWHERE NEAR THERE YET! lol If the moon was made out of a button, what was the sun made out of?
zaneymon Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 a bigger button in blanket sky when we get to buttion moon can we go on the gravy boat?
Gregory DG Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 Nope. How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?
maliboomer Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 144. What is the last word on page 199 of a WDW 2005 Passporter? M---S.
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