h a l f b a k e r yContrary to popular belief
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So if I wanted to type 'hello' I'd have to press |
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1) Middle and thumb button
2) Right and thumb and left button
3) Right and middle button
4) Right and middle button
5) Thumb button 1, thumb button 2 and right button together?! |
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I could see working on a portable device with specialized hardware, but two mice would require at least as much desk space as a compact keyboard. A dual trackball device could be somewhat smaller, and more ergonomic. |
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While I would like to have the option of multiple cursors, I think most of the time coordinating even two cursors would be challenging. |
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Coordinating two pointers simultaneously would be easy enough to get used to, I reckon. They would just have to be represented by obviously differentiated cursors. |
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Yes, sadly, I am serious. At least the autobunner is with me. |
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I like clunky keyboards. The clunkier the better, in fact.
I would favour voice recognition over even more mouse clicking though. More clicking = more RSI. |
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Until I realized that the spelling was different, I thought this would include gratuitous explosions and slow-motion birds. |
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You're proposing multiple pointing devices without describing what happens to the existing software built around a single locus of control - in fact you never mention those multi-pointers again.
If all you want is buttons, a multi-button mouse or a regular chording instrument seems the obvious way to get them. What am I missing? |
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