Alleluia! The original IBM 101 keyboard still exists!

[aceO07]

Makes me wonder if we still have the old IBM PS/2 system. That keyboard was loud.

 

[Booster]

Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

Hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and press enter (assuming you're running in classic mode).

 

[Lonyo]

I'd say Dell Quietkey is the best.
I want a new keyboard, with extra function buttons, but the ones in shops never seem to have the same chunky feel. The name's a bit weird though, they're not the most quite keyboards in the world.
Been using the same Dell board for about 3 1/2 years now though, damned well made.

 

[Booster]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

Hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and press enter (assuming you're running in classic mode).

So you mean I'd have to select the 'switch user' command? Very well. Too bad there isn't any key shortcut for that

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

ctrl+alt+del and there is a button marked "lock computer"

 

My dvorak keyboard ownz you all!

 

[Booster]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

ctrl+alt+del and there is a button marked "lock computer"

I swear there isn't any such button in my OS (XP Pro SP1).

 

[littleprince]

Wow. Didnt know any one likes these.
I got a couple.
1 From an old PS/2. Grey duh... mint condition
And another. Cant remember if its 101 key. Black IBM aptiva.
If anyone wants them. PM ME! haha

 

[GoSharks]

Originally posted by: FallenHero
My dvorak keyboard ownz you all!

you could always change the keycaps around on the model M

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Booster

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

ctrl+alt+del and there is a button marked "lock computer"

I swear there isn't any such button in my OS (XP Pro SP1).

i'm not seeing it either. i looked in windows help and the only thing it came up with is if you were in a domain

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

My keyboard is 8 years old, from my first windows computer. I love it

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Booster

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Booster
Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

ctrl+alt+del and there is a button marked "lock computer"

I swear there isn't any such button in my OS (XP Pro SP1).

i'm not seeing it either. i looked in windows help and the only thing it came up with is if you were in a domain

I'm in win2k and there's a lock computer button after you ctrl+alt+del

 

[Sukhoi]

I'm still using my Model M that was produced on November 20th, 1989.

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink

Originally posted by: godmare
uhhh....
Why is this so great?
104 keyboards are the same thing but with the windows keys.....

It's all about the feel of they keyboard. The original IBM keyboards are loud and tactile. They'll keep your roomate up at night, but my fingers ALWAYS know when they've hit the key. As the author said, I can type a whole lot faster on these keyboards because of the feel.

And they make one with an eraser nub mouse!

*sniff* it's the little things in life that bring such joy...

the distinct hit of a key....music to my ears, i just recently started using the IBM model M keyboard....so shwee

 

[Freejack2]

I'll stick with my Ergo keyboard. Thankyouverymuch.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Booster

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Booster Hey people... looks like it's a good opportunity to ask an age old question for me... How do I lock Windows XP Pro with a 101 key keyboard, the windwows key+L wouldn't work since there's no Windows key... And no I won't change the keyboard for some cheap alternative, no thanks!

ctrl+alt+del and there is a button marked "lock computer"

I swear there isn't any such button in my OS (XP Pro SP1).

It only works if you change the logon method to classic (disabling the welcome & switch user screen).

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: godmare
uhhh....
Why is this so great?
104 keyboards are the same thing but with the windows keys.....

Ugh, Windoze keys are da debil!

 

I like the tactile feedback of those keyboards, but my Dell QuietKey is muuuuuuuuuch much quieter. I'll stick with the 104-key ones.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink
http://www.msnbc.com/news/908288.asp?0dm=N15LT

I deliberately seek out these keyboards in flea markets, swap meets, and discard boxes in the hallways.

But someone is manufacturing replicas with the same feel! I'm so overjoyed!

Back in the '80's these were the Rolls Royce of keyboards(IBM), I loved them. I've never had such a fine keyboard, but nowadays I don't know if I could handle the clicking they make.