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From: danj1@ihlpz.att.com (Daniel Jacobson)
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Subject: One handed UNIX, Emacs for disabled person?
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Date: 30 Mar 91 05:18:13 GMT
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[Note from Bill Mcgarry: See next article]

Hello.  Has anybody got ideas for using mainframe UNIX or computers in
general for a disabled person with use of only the right hand?  I am
thinking of recommending a terminal with two "control" keys (e.g., the
Teletype 4425) instead of the usual one.  [Turning to editors:] Also
making heavy use of GNU Emacs numerical keypad programmability, but
then again perhaps running it in VI emulation to avoid the old
control-key finger stretch.  [Also perhaps having a control key prefix
character, just like ESC means "Meta-" ...]  The mouse also seems
important.  Of course there's the possibility of just using plain VI,
however I have not met the person yet and am not yet aware of their
future customization needs.
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Dan_Jacobson@ATT.COM  Naperville IL USA  +1 708 979 6364