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    Key bindings layout theory?

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    19-Apr-2009 20:59:17#1 Key bindings layout theory?

    I'm using the ergonomic emacs keybinding layout (modified to fit Colemak of course)[http://xahlee.org/emacs/ergonomic_emacs_keybinding.html]. Which excels in being keyboard layout neutral layout.

    Does there exist any other theories/discussions about key bindings besides the 8 design principles in the link above?  (also a valuation of these principles like for ex. carpalx does would be really nice!)

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    Also a discussion of the consequences of moving the modifier keys (ALT, CTRL, SHIFT) to other positions would be nice. As these are used a lot in keybindings.
    Especially moving the CTRL key on a standard physical keyboard to ALT GR (the one right to the space button), allowing for thumbs only usage of CTRL and ALT.

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    19-Apr-2009 23:55:12#2 Re: Key bindings layout theory?

    That'd be interesting. Seems to me that many on this forum (myself included) use Vim instead of emacs, but don't let that hinder you! I use 'extended' key bindings for Windows, which involve much use of modifiers.

    Not sure if there is a good solution though... short of getting a Kinesis board. I certainly do need my AltGr key.

    Maybe the Vim way appeals more to touch typists?

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    20-Apr-2009 06:41:36#3 Re: Key bindings layout theory?

    The program in question doesn't matter.
    The emacs bindings just inspired me to try to remap other programs as well (like the Eclipse IDE and a Unix Shell).

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    If this is the right forum for such a discussion, I will post some of my own theories soon, in the hope of a good discussion.

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    02-Jun-2009 17:50:18#4 Re: Key bindings layout theory?

    First of all I am interested in improving the use of the modifier keys. To see what my preferences for moving them are read my post and follow both links there.

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