jww@sdcsvax.UUCP (Joel West) (07/09/85)
I'm sure many readers of this newsgroup do not look at fa.info-kermit.
For their benefit, I am forwarding the following entry, which seems to
answer the long-standing question "How do I use the &$*^% caps lock key
for something useful?"
I have not tried this solution (for lack of time), but it seems to be
less radical than all the alternatives I've previously seen posted.
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Joel West
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From: Frank da Cruz <SY.FDC@CU20B.ARPA>
Info-Kermit Digest Tue, 2 Jul 1985 Volume 3 : Number 1
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Date: Fri 28 Jun 85 15:52:03-EDT
From: Mauricio Matiz <US.MATIZ@CU20B>
Subject: Mac Kermit & Caps Lock Key
Now that Kermit for the Macintosh has a keymap program that allows mapping of
the control key to the caps lock key, the locking mechanism becomes a
nuisance. There have been postings about taking the whole keyboard apart and
using a soldering gun, etc. in order to remove the locking mechanism. I have
come up with a simpler and easier method that does not void your warranty.
Remove the key using a small screwdriver. There is a spring and the end of
it goes through the plastic that supports the key. Stick a piece of paper or
soft putty (very small) between the tip and the bottom of the keyboard. This
will prevent the key from depressing all the way and locking, but still allow
contact of the key. It even works for repeating control characters. If you
come up with a better substance to stick in there let me know (or the Kermit
people at Columbia). I have been using this for some time with no problems.
I imagine that after a while I will need to change the paper because of the
continued pressing on it.
Maurice Matiz
Columbia University
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[Ed. - As usual, neither the author of this message nor Columbia University
acknowledges any liability for damage or loss of warranty incurred by anyone
who follows these directions.]
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