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Old 03-07-2009, 10:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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keyboard and mouse

Complete N00b question here:
Will a standard pc usb mouse and keyboard work with a mac?
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Old 03-07-2009, 11:36 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: keyboard and mouse

Yes as long as they're usb connections.

I recently set up a logitech usb wireless keyboard and mouse with a Mac Mini (the box didnt say Mac compatible, so I was a bit dubious), but it installed very quickly and works perfectly.
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Re: keyboard and mouse

it will work perfectly

just remember your @ symbol is on number 2

and your " symbol is on your ' key

(or you can remap the keys i think?)

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it will work perfectly

just remember your @ symbol is on number 2

and your " symbol is on your ' key
I think the Command and Option keys are the 'wrong' way round as well with alt/option staying in it's PC location and the Meta/Windows key becoming command.

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Only if you've never tried anything better.
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