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Old September 17th 03, 01:32 AM
IceBerg
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Default usb keyboard or ps2 keyboard??

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Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


TIA

Ellis


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Old September 17th 03, 01:34 AM
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got lots of USB then USB if not then the PS2 will do.....cordLESS is a great way.....

"IceBerg" wrote in message ...
Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


TIA

Ellis




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Old September 17th 03, 03:21 AM
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In article , ellis19
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Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


I've run into a few computers that won't recognize a USB keyboard (or
mouse) until Windows is loaded. Sometimes they won't even work when
Windows is running in safe mode. This can be a problem if you want to
change settings in the BIOS, or need to work in safe mode. PS2
keyboards don't have this issue.
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Old September 17th 03, 04:36 AM
JAD
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loading the bios default by shorting the jumper in some cases enables legacy USB hopefully, lets you get started.
"Jacques Clouseau" wrote in message ...
In article , ellis19
@btopenworld.com says...
Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


I've run into a few computers that won't recognize a USB keyboard (or
mouse) until Windows is loaded. Sometimes they won't even work when
Windows is running in safe mode. This can be a problem if you want to
change settings in the BIOS, or need to work in safe mode. PS2
keyboards don't have this issue.



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Old September 17th 03, 04:39 AM
Richard Dower
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"Jacques Clouseau" wrote in message
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In article , ellis19
@btopenworld.com says...
Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


I've run into a few computers that won't recognize a USB keyboard (or
mouse) until Windows is loaded. Sometimes they won't even work when
Windows is running in safe mode. This can be a problem if you want to
change settings in the BIOS, or need to work in safe mode. PS2
keyboards don't have this issue.


Is there any patch that allows you to change BIOS when using the Microsoft
wireless Bluetooth devices?



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Old September 17th 03, 04:49 AM
JAD
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A 'patch' ,as it were, is run from the OS and bios is not(conventionally) able to be access from there. Maybe a bios update/flash.
What is the problem with the BT device?

"Richard Dower" wrote in message ...

"Jacques Clouseau" wrote in message
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In article , ellis19
@btopenworld.com says...
Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


I've run into a few computers that won't recognize a USB keyboard (or
mouse) until Windows is loaded. Sometimes they won't even work when
Windows is running in safe mode. This can be a problem if you want to
change settings in the BIOS, or need to work in safe mode. PS2
keyboards don't have this issue.


Is there any patch that allows you to change BIOS when using the Microsoft
wireless Bluetooth devices?





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Old September 17th 03, 05:52 AM
Charles Hammond
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Both. I think it really does not matter. How fast does a keyboard have
to be. How much data can a keyboard handle in one second? You can buy a
keyboard that can do both. I find a PS2 Keyboard is fast enough so there
is no point as to what is fastest.

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003, IceBerg wrote:

Hi


Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


TIA

Ellis



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Old September 17th 03, 07:16 AM
Richard Dower
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"JAD" wrote in message
ink.net...
A 'patch' ,as it were, is run from the OS and bios is not(conventionally)

able to be access from there. Maybe a bios update/flash.
What is the problem with the BT device?


You can't enter the BIOS using Bluetooth devices, regarding the Wireless
destop Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo from Microsoft.


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Old September 17th 03, 10:09 AM
Justice
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ps2. it frees up usb ports


IceBerg wrote:
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Just wanted to know whats the better one to use?.


TIA

Ellis



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Old September 17th 03, 02:36 PM
Gary Tait
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On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:34:23 GMT, "JAD" wrote:

...cordLESS is a great way.....


Coreless is a different argument, as you will have to plug it in
somewhere anyway.
 




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