Classic Computers vs. Classic Computingt

From: Eric Dittman <dittman_at_dittman.net>
Date: Fri Sep 14 15:25:17 2001

> >> >The PIII will emulate the keyboard layout of a VT220 if you use an LK461
> >> >keyboard.
> >>
> >> What makes the LK461 special?
> >
> >The LK461 (and related keyboards, like the LK46W) have the same layout as the
> >LK401, including all the keys. I use a couple on my Alphas and VT525.
>
> What about electrical or connector differences?
>
> I'm curious as a bunch came into a surplus place, and one of the other
> junkies grabbed them all, but had no interest in the LK401.

The LK461 has a PS/2 connector. The LK401 has a phone-jack connector. The
LK401 can only be used with a VT2x0/VT3x0/VT4x0 terminal.
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Eric Dittman
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