[net.works] MICROWRITER keyboard

doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee) (02/06/85)

> This is a one hand, 6 key keyboard.
> 
> Speed eventually does reach about 10 to
> 20 wpm (it varies with the user).  Those are faster than my handwriting, but
> slower than even novice typists.

10-20 wpm????  I can send Morse code on an old-fashioned hand key that
fast.  With just one finger on one key!

With a "bug" or electronic keyer a good Morse operator can reach 60-70
wpm.  And that's with just 2 keys -- dot and dash.  Granted that this
does require significant experience and skill.

And a stenotype (tm?) machine allows experienced operators speeds well
over 100 wpm (two hands, 14? keys).
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Doug Pardee -- Terak Corp. -- !{hao,ihnp4,decvax}!noao!terak!doug