Learn Dvorak

It’s done now and I’m back to a reasonable typing speed. I still think that I typed faster with QWERTY but with the Dvorak layout it feels like there is less strain in typing. I think my speed will continue to build as time goes on.

One thing that kills me is that I can’t avoid the QWERTY keyboard. Windows XP won’t load the keyboard layout until after I’ve logged on. Also with work, sometimes I need to connect a keyboard and monitor up to a computer for console access. I don’t have a hardwired Dvorak keyboard and I’m not one of those people who is able to switch back and forth on the fly.

The home row keys are almost down. Using general keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl-C, Ctrl-X, and Ctrl-V for copy, cut, and paste are now very awkward. I think I may hate using vi and emacs.

I have switched my notebook to Dvorak for one operating system. I have printed off a Dvorak Keyboard Layout and will try to stay in Dvorak.