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The BeBox
General

 

Why did you use PC-style keyboards and mice instead of ADB?

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The BeBox:
General
FAQ Number:
FAQ-0073
Last Modified:
2/3/98
Keywords:
BeOS, BeBox, design, philosophy, PC clone, organ bank, ADB, mouse, keyboard
We don't sell the monitors, keyboards, or mice used with our systems. We chose PC-standard peripherals to give our customers the widest possible choices at the lowest possible prices. ADB keyboards and devices are, in general, more expensive than the generic PC-style devices.

Also, ADB exists partially to compensate for a lack of input ports, and the BeBox does not suffer from that limitation.


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