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From: dave@utcsrgv.UUCP
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Subject: Clicking keyboards and tired fingers
Message-ID: <1537@utcsrgv.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 15-Jun-83 15:33:09 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 15 15:33:09 1983
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Organization: CSRG, University of Toronto
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I have noticed something interesting with keyboards that can
optionally be made to click (such as the VT-100 and the IBM 3101).

I find that when I have the click on, my fingers get much more
tired during typing. Now, I *KNOW* that the click is done
electronically and that it doesn't take any more effort to
press the keys. But somehow, it seems to take a lot more effort
to type when the click is on.

Is there a sensible psychological explanation for this? Is my brain
telling my fingers (whether I like it or not) that because of the
click, I have to hit the keys harder? Or am I just losing my mind?

Dave Sherman
Toronto