Re: Copy of GOrDon's press release to news syndicates

Keith, I have just found out that I do have standing to serve as the lead Plaintiff for the class action law suit as an ordained member of the clergy. Still waiting for the response from one of the partners of the law firm that I contacted.  His legal aid interviewed me about the situation but was not in a position to make a yes or no call on the Suit itself.  If I don't hear from him by 3:00 today I will approach other lead counsel. 

--- In [email protected], Keith Ratliff <dracorat@...> wrote:
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> Who's representing your claim?
> 
> --Keith
> 
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 09:42, Gregory G <gregory@...>wrote:
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> >
> >
> > Began class action lawsuit against Microsoft, Apple and all computer
> > manufactureres. The basis of the lawsuit is simply. Microsoft and Apple have
> > known about the Dvorak and have included it in all of their software but did
> > not dual label their computers.
> >
> > The only problem is that I am not a member of the class. Therefore I need
> > someone who has actually suffered from RSI to file the suit.
> >
> > Keith, would you be willing to be the lead complaintant?
> >
> >
> > --- In [email protected] <altkeyboards%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Gregory G" <gregory@> wrote:
> > >
> > > The reason that the Dvorak keyboard will rule the day in a couple of
> > years is that the Qwerty is in reality America's number one health hazard.
> > http://tinyurl.com/cure-carpal-tunnel-syndrome
> > >
> > > But as Keith reported a simple switch to Dvorak can change all of that.
> > And if you do it from my Amazon.com affiliate store the labels only cost
> > $1.99
> > >
> > > http://RSI-therapy.com
> > >
> > > --- In [email protected] <altkeyboards%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "marzolian" <marzolian@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gregory,
> > > >
> > > > Dvorak has been available on most computers, especially Windows and
> > Macintosh, for more than 20 years. Dvorak came up with the idea 75 years
> > ago. Exactly when is this "fact" going to rule the day?
> > > >
> > > > Here's another fact: For someone who just types, a Dvorak keyboard
> > would be fabulous. But I don't just type all day. Sometimes I write, and
> > there's a difference.
> > > >
> > > > I can type 70-80 wpm on QWERTY. In theory, that's about 4000 words per
> > hour, or 30,000 words a day.
> > > >
> > > > But when I measure my output in words, it's rarely more than a few
> > thousand a day. Why? Because I'm not just typing ... I am reading, thinking,
> > copying, pasting, running other programs, playing games, and a dozen other
> > things. And that's when I'm not standing, or sitting in someone else's
> > office, or walking or driving. Even if I could type twice as fast with a
> > Dvorak layout, I would not accomplish twice as much; maybe 5%?
> > > >
> > > > I used Dvorak for a few months about 15 years ago. Yes, my fingers felt
> > comfortable. But then I started working at other people's offices where I
> > could not change the layout. It was simply too confusing to switch back and
> > forth when I got home. And my speed stayed stuck at about 40-50 wpm.
> > > >
> > > > And there were other oddities. I'm a big guy and my fingers are long,
> > except for the pinkies. But I have to stretch and twist to reach the L,
> > which is used much more frequently than P, the letter that occupies that
> > position in QWERTY. Also, I use Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. In QWERTY, those
> > keys are arranged in one logical place, and can be typed with the Ctrl key
> > without stretching too much -- not in Dvorak.
> > > >
> > > > If I were going to switch, I might try Colemak simply because it takes
> > those things into account, and is practically as good as Dvorak in other
> > ways.
> > > >
> > > > But Dvorak and Colemak, and all other alternative layouts, don't go far
> > enough. If Dvorak were around today, he would probably consider the other
> > things that have been added to computer keyboards: Ctrl, Alt, function keys,
> > cursor keys. He left the big wide space bar, instead of having the thumbs do
> > more work. And he didn't consider a mouse at all.
> > > >
> > > > I understand the finger-distance argument, but I am about your age, and
> > my fingers and hands are still comfortable. They started to hurt some in the
> > past few years but I switched to an ergonomic keyboard (latest one is the
> > Microsoft Natural Elite, if anyone's interested) and mouse (Wow-Pen Joy).
> > They each made a much greater impact on my comfort than Dvorak did. Other
> > people have found satisfaction in the other keyboards mentioned in this
> > group and elsewhere.
> > > >
> > > > Another thought: The Dvorak layout saves typing distance. But don't our
> > doctors tell us to get more exercise? Using a Dvorak layout, then lifting
> > weights with our hands, seems like using an escalator to go to the gym and
> > then get on a stair climbing machine. Or like driving to a park then taking
> > a walk.
> > > >
> > > > The Dvorak keyboard is an improvement over QWERTY, but other features
> > are even more important for productivity and comfort at a keyboard.
> > > > Sincerely,
> > > >
> > > > Steven
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In [email protected] <altkeyboards%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Gregory G" <gregory@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > But the fact that still rules the day is the one about how many miles
> > hands have to move in a day. 16 to 20 miles for Qwerty versus one mile or
> > less for Dvorak. That is a physical fact. I am betting that the difference
> > in movement mileage will rule the day and encourage most people to switch.
> > > >
> > >
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