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General discussion

can I use a mac keyboard on a pc?

Jun 12, 2007 4:08AM PDT

is it possible? it has a usb plug

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I've done that.
Jun 12, 2007 4:17AM PDT

Not much to get used to.

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Yes, you can use it.
Jun 12, 2007 4:17AM PDT

You may have a problem with the odd key or two but other than that, it will work fine


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oh
Jun 12, 2007 4:25AM PDT

oh, yea, i forgot about that apple key on the keyboard, i saw a slim, trasnparent mac keyboard at a thrift store, i didn't buy it, but it looks cute comparing with the regular pc keyboard

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the apple key is the start menu key
Jun 22, 2007 3:36PM PDT

the apple key is the start menu key and the option key is the ALT key, but you will notice their positions are swapped relative to the PC keyboard.