speakup and a USB numeric keypad

[Steve Holmes]

I did have problems however.  The problem I had was that the insert
key would not act as a normal insert modifier.  Apparently, this
particular keyboard was intended strictly to be for numeric kaying and
the insert key on that pad was actually built as a tab key for the
keyer to tab to the next field.  Thus I could never get the other keys
on the pad to do anything but enter numbers!  It was a total bust for
me.  I don't know how to address this issue with store help to be sure
to pick the correct keyboard next time I look for one.  Not sure what
to look for on any of the packaging.  I'm glad that can still be a
possibility but at this point, I can't say what brands to either avoid
or embrace.

On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 10:57:00PM +0200, Dietmar Segbert wrote:
> > janina at rednote.net schrieb am 18.10.11:
> Hello,
> i use a usb-nummerickeypad with my eeepc 1005ha since a long time without  
> having problems.
> 
> regards
> Dietmar
> 
> > Hi, Chuck:
> 
> > I used to do this all the time back in the good old days before
> > Speakup had a laptop friendly alternative.
> 
> > Those good old days are so long ago, it wasn't even a USB device I
> > used. I had a PS2 numeric keypad that I would set up to the right
> > of my laptop on the train from NYC to DC and back.
> 
> > Worked like a charm. I can't imagine USB would create any issue.
> 
> > Janina
> 
> > Chuck Hallenbeck writes:
> >> Hi people,
> >>
> >> Suppose a system has a keyboard without a numeric keypad, and the
> >> user wants to add a separate USB numeric keypad in order to
> >> operate speakup in the normal desktop fashio;n.  Can that be done
> >> without serious problems? What are the pitfalls to watch out for?
> >>
> >> Thanks for any info.
> >>
> >> Chuck
> >>
> >> --
> >> Chuck in Hudson.
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> 
> > Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.443.300.2200
> > 		sip:janina at asterisk.rednote.net
> 
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> 
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