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From: campoly@violet.berkeley.edu (Mr. Science)
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Subject: Re: MAC SE keyboards
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Date: Fri, 4-Sep-87 20:37:27 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep  4 20:37:27 1987
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I have seen a beta test version of a program called "QuickKeys" by
Donald Brown from CE Software.  It is a terrific program which makes
the extended keyboard invaluable.  Any key (incluiding all combinations
of Command, Option, Control, Shift) can be mapped to perform a
useful function, such as starting an application, selecting from a
menu, echoing a text string, or simulating a mouse operation.

The author noted that he planned to preview the product at the Boston
Expo (I don't know if it was) and planned to start distribution in
September.

But to the point, the extended keybaord will be invaluable when this
product is available.  The extra function keys across the top can be
set as can the six keys to the left of the alphabetic keypad.  In fact,
you can define these keys to actually do what the labels say!  Also,
the program allows you to define universal as well as application
dependent key mappings.  Thus, in the finder you can set the F9 key
to fire up a frequently used application and also use the F9 key to
switch to 9 point font size in your favorite word processor.

					-- Greg