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   dxf to Paul Rubin   
   Re: 1 euro Olimex RISC-V mini-PC: this n   
   25 Sep 24 14:11:58   
   
   From: dxforth@gmail.com   
      
   On 25/09/2024 1:37 pm, Paul Rubin wrote:   
   > dxf  writes:   
   >> Where can you buy a PS/2 keyboard that's not a piece of junk fit for   
   >> the bin?  It's a rare USB keyboard today that supports both protocols   
   >> since PS/2 is rarely needed and requires legit manufacturers pay a   
   >> license fee.   
   >   
   > I didn't know about this.  Are there adapters?   
      
   Physical ones but not ones that convert a USB-only keyboard to PS/2   
   (not cheaply anyway).   
      
   > And, I'm sure I've got   
   > some PS/2 keyboards kicking around.  But I wonder why they chose PS/2 if   
   > there was an issue like this.   
      
   Easiest to interface.   
      
   There's also an issue with VGA as modern monitors only have HDMI.   
   VGA to HMDI adapters exist however user reviews suggest they don't   
   support low resolutions...   
      
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