tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.comments2021-01-27T15:48:32.380-08:00The Dvorak ZineAlec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-49971004897121125952018-10-14T11:04:39.852-07:002018-10-14T11:04:39.852-07:00Also type on Dvorak. The biggest issue I have enc...Also type on Dvorak. The biggest issue I have encountered are the keyboard shortcut locations.<br /><br />Best solution I have found is a Gamer's programmable mouse. <br /><br />Haven't seen many people publish this solution but it works pretty well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-29780338079501163592016-10-03T11:41:58.921-07:002016-10-03T11:41:58.921-07:00This is pretty old, but also check out fleksy, it ...This is pretty old, but also check out fleksy, it has a dvorak option and is also a really nice keyboard in generalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-76522902189332536502015-11-23T12:13:20.720-08:002015-11-23T12:13:20.720-08:00The experts have massaged the htaccess file and al...The experts have massaged the htaccess file and all is DVwell again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-38672872430221986212015-02-26T13:34:20.832-08:002015-02-26T13:34:20.832-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Kelly Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432393340521991953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-89214140340307311812014-11-21T12:43:03.652-08:002014-11-21T12:43:03.652-08:00Is it OK if I pimp my keyboard here? I recently re...Is it OK if I pimp my keyboard here? I recently released my own Dvorak keyboard for iPhone! (Colemak also included.) It's built using the "Tasty Imitation Keyboard" framework, my open-source attempt to make a convincing duplicate of the iOS system keyboard. For the layout, I decided to leave the mode change and backspace buttons where they were on the system keyboard, though I could be convinced to add an option to move them to the corners as per the article. It costs a buck, but I think it's the best Dvorak offering in the store right now. (At least, from what I've seen.)<br /><br />http://itunes.apple.com/app/id940278139<br /><br />(Unfortunately, autocorrect and physical keyboard support are missing right now on account of the keyboard framework limitations.)Archagonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543731189040860623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-78405484819988092312014-10-17T00:21:05.206-07:002014-10-17T00:21:05.206-07:00Hmm, switfkey having dvorak? I'll investigate ...Hmm, switfkey having dvorak? I'll investigate that.<br /><br />so far about this app - it's generally good but it's missing some crucial characters, I hope it'll improve with time.Krešimir Špeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492404971661739053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-6110384476968630732014-10-14T02:47:37.454-07:002014-10-14T02:47:37.454-07:00Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing :)Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing :)Krešimir Špeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492404971661739053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-32216017479043000082014-10-11T23:08:12.709-07:002014-10-11T23:08:12.709-07:00Swiftkey also provides an amazing prediction engin...Swiftkey also provides an amazing prediction engine besides the ability to switch between Dvorak, Qwerty and few more layouts.<br />I have been using it on android for 2 years now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-53482562107009635022014-10-09T17:28:33.834-07:002014-10-09T17:28:33.834-07:00Apple is wrong in many of their keyboard decisions...Apple is wrong in many of their keyboard decisions. The wide space bar is the biggest waste of space in the very small real estate of the iOS keyboard screen. Don't follow them down that counterproductive path. <br /><br />As of today, there is at least one Dvorak keyboard for iOS 8. The one I found is called Dvorak by Tobias Mao. He gives us Dvorak with comma, period, and apostrophe. It looks good, so far. Vere Nekonindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537430274332151981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-45803768403850859372014-10-08T08:36:04.158-07:002014-10-08T08:36:04.158-07:00Hi Armil - I don't think it's an issue if ...Hi Armil - I don't think it's an issue if you charge a dollar. It'd be well worth that price to get Dvorak on iOS 8 devices!Alec Longstrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-57023094006018092292014-10-06T15:03:16.822-07:002014-10-06T15:03:16.822-07:00Hello, I would like to use the layout you have cre...Hello, I would like to use the layout you have created for IOS 8. Any issue if I charge a dollar for the keyboard app?armill15https://www.blogger.com/profile/04131282055218673595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-42962416661037015962014-09-10T01:57:17.227-07:002014-09-10T01:57:17.227-07:00The iOS8 has FINALLY incorporated third-party keyb...The iOS8 has FINALLY incorporated <b>third-party keyboard layouts</b>, which means we can make this layout real with the right coding. Problem is, the keyboard has to be an app that goes through the App Store (Why the hell is this necessary?!).JapanYoshi (I've grown so much)http://japanyoshi.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-55053035943487003352014-02-05T11:38:14.436-08:002014-02-05T11:38:14.436-08:00Great job!Great job!Dread Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142529873301282454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-17741896968442288242013-12-26T09:35:47.252-08:002013-12-26T09:35:47.252-08:00I use Dvorak on physical keyboards (and iOS allows...I use Dvorak on physical keyboards (and iOS allows for using a Dvorak layout on Bluetooth connected keyboards),<br /><br />But for on screen keyboards (especially on the iphone) Dvorak is a bad idea.<br /><br />Part of what makes touch screen keyboards possible is the predictive/corrective feature. Where as you type a suggestion of what your completed word should be (if it's a longer word) or should have been if it's a misspelled word.<br /><br />This works better when keys that might be accidentally hit instead of the intended target are less commonly used letters. The whole premise of the Dvorak layout is to put the most commonly used letters together.<br /><br />Qwerty isn't perfect either, with three vowels right next to each other, and the very common 's' right between the most commonly used vowels.<br /><br />Moving to a Dvorak layout would lead to a ton of autocorrect errors.<br /><br />Maybe an ideal touchscreen keyboard layout could be developed, where all the most commonly used letters are kept as far apart from each other as possible.Shawn Levasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864436529172937734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-79585702828175325742013-10-29T08:09:47.102-07:002013-10-29T08:09:47.102-07:00Great work guys! I'd love to see an update for...Great work guys! I'd love to see an update for the new 4" iPhones and iOS 7.<br /><br />Also, I have some suggestions for the iPhone layout:<br /><br />Consider making the top row symmetrical so that the <b>123</b> key is shrunk and the delete key is enlarged so they are the same size as the shift and delete keys on the qwerty layout.<br /><br />The home row is great and should be left as-is.<br /><br />Also, consider leaving the language button the same size as the qwerty layout and replacing the <b>123</b> key on the qwerty layout with the shift key.<br /><br />This results in a much more symmetrical layout overall that I think would be easier to actually get implemented on the phone because it would be very similar to the existing qwerty layout (<i>essentially, the qwerty 3rd row gets pushed to the top row and the 1st and 2nd rows get pushed down</i>). It also has the added benefit of including a half-step alignment offset for all three rows, which will increase vertical accuracy (<i>if you aim for the "E" on this revised layout it will be less likely to be mistaken for a "P" or a "J" as those keys will be moved a half-step to the left</i>).<br /><br />Thanks!Paul S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-34184523849302432922013-10-12T05:44:39.203-07:002013-10-12T05:44:39.203-07:00Hey, Alec, Frunch, and Gabe!
I made a petition for...Hey, Alec, Frunch, and Gabe!<br />I made a petition for Apple to include Dvorak on iOS. I also suggested Colemak, Bepo (French), and others to appeal to a wider audience.<br />https://www.change.org/petitions/apple-inc-include-dvorak-colemak-etc-as-screen-keyboards-on-ios-7<br />If you could possibly share it on your blog and/or sign it, it'll be an honor!<br />Viva la Dvorak!JapanYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658431217063807994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-75446948193966623432013-10-12T00:50:28.812-07:002013-10-12T00:50:28.812-07:00Hello DVZine! When the iOS 7 came out, I was silen...Hello DVZine! When the iOS 7 came out, I was silently but passionately hoping for a Dvorak screen keyboard. I thought it was about time Apple recognized the layout and have it in its new OS. <b>IT DIDN'T HAVE THE LAYOUT.</b><br /><br />So I'm thinking of making an online petition. It will have mock-up edited images of the iOS 7 keyboard rearranged in the Dvorak layout similar to yours, as well as Colemak, a version of Maltron, modified French Bepo, and Japanese Oyayubi Shift (Thumb-Shift).<br /><br />But unfortunately, I have no idea how to start a petition. If you could lead me to the right place, and possibly back me up, it'll be an honor for me!<br /><br />Viva La Dvorak!<br />HarukiJapanYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658431217063807994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-11148382024257308772013-10-03T00:12:58.386-07:002013-10-03T00:12:58.386-07:00Hey Sean,
Hitting the space bar with the left hand...Hey Sean,<br />Hitting the space bar with the left hand is logical, thinking the majority of words start and end with a consonant (i.e. the right hand). However, since I'm accustomed to hitting the space bar with the right thumb, I don't think relearning to type spaces with the left thumb is worth it that much.JapanYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658431217063807994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-42559695334521694032013-07-11T17:56:40.492-07:002013-07-11T17:56:40.492-07:00I was hoping this was something I could post somew...I was hoping this was something I could post somewhere where it could possibly get more exposure and answers. But I am new to this site...<br /><br />I need to ask experienced Dvorak typists a somewhat serious question... <br />I was wondering, since the layout puts more emphasis on the use of the right hand, could this emphasis be offset by typing space bar with the LEFT thumb instead of the right?? Has anyone done this? I'm trying to avoid any extra stress on my right hand as I use my mouse for a lot of things like games and a lot of file editing and organizing, and as I've been learning the layout for a little over a month now, my right hand is getting rather sore, especially around the base of my middle and ring fingers. It would be encouraging to know someone has done this. Or the results.<br /><br />Thanks!Sean Quigleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-74074855740135230342013-06-19T16:53:55.943-07:002013-06-19T16:53:55.943-07:00I saw this and was very excited! But my GMail acco...I saw this and was very excited! But my GMail account didn't have the option showing. Apparently this option needs to be Enabled for most people. <br /><br />There is an instruction as to how to enable the keyboard input tools here <br /><br />https://support.google.com/mail/answer/139576?hl=en<br /><br />Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-19229842053931830432013-06-12T09:46:54.469-07:002013-06-12T09:46:54.469-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-58851829089763846232013-06-07T12:39:55.850-07:002013-06-07T12:39:55.850-07:00Wow, nice sonnet! Keep up the good work :)Wow, nice sonnet! Keep up the good work :)Alec Longstrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-26969797877908149602013-06-06T04:31:09.312-07:002013-06-06T04:31:09.312-07:00Hey, Alec, Frunch, and Gabe! Hopefully one of you ...Hey, Alec, Frunch, and Gabe! Hopefully one of you will read this.<br />When I introduced myself to Dvorak in March of 2012, one of the very first things I typed was this sonnet. It was hard, but worth it!<br />Here goes: <i><br />The Dvorak layout! Why don’t people know?<br />Reduces strain to fingers swift in style.<br />Most keystrokes are within the middle row,<br />And travelled distance shorter by the mile!<br />The QWERTY layout: random as can be<br />Designed to aid the jamming of the arms.<br />The Dvorak layout sets our fingers free–<br />Designed for typists, not accepting harms.<br />But even though comfort is guaranteed,<br />QWERTY is the “standard” that we learned.<br />And online games are unplayable; we’d<br />Just stick with our old layout, unconcerned!<br />Though I like colleagues’ faces so intense<br />When what they see they typed makes zero sense! </i><br />How do you think? By the way, I'm a proud typist at around 60 WPM at composition, 70 - 85 WPM copying, but I can still quickly hunt-and-peck on a QWERTY, like I'm doing now on my family iPad. It feels so uncomfortable though!<br />Viva la Dvorak!JapanYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658431217063807994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-90498220818588952662013-05-09T15:13:38.762-07:002013-05-09T15:13:38.762-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883744.post-69621516208755548272012-12-23T03:52:41.668-08:002012-12-23T03:52:41.668-08:00This is really good work. Well done guys. I'm ...This is really good work. Well done guys. I'm still working on getting petition signatures up here in Seattle. Thank you for posting this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268412377716674370noreply@blogger.com