Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 32297
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2004/7/15-16 [Computer/HW/IO] UID:32297 Activity:high
7/15    Does anyone actually have a datahand or keybowl? I use Dvorak and
        Kinesis keyword but my fingers still hurt.
        \_ There's no scientific proof that Dvorak is any better than
           standard qwerty for either typing speeds or for reducing
           CTS. You should also give your hands a break so they can heal.
           \_ I've been heavily typing for 25 years with no pain.  Maybe all
              these CTS people just need to learn to type properly.
              \_ I agree, I keep thinking that CTS for a lot of poeple is
                 just a way to collect disability insurance. For the small
                 subset that actually does have it, I bet it's something to
                 do with their physical makeup that causes them to have it
                 and typing just triggers it.
                 \_ you're a moron.  -tom
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