Switched to the Dvorak keyboard layout

I decided to switch over to the Dvorak keyboard layout last night.
I switched simply because I wanted to try something different and thus far I must say that I like Dvorak.

To become fluent with the layout I am currently using the dvorak7min typing tutor.
When I am not using the tutor, I have a small image of the layout sitting on the bottom of my screen.

Needless to say, both of these have proved to be very helpful..

I'll probably post an update on my status within the next two weeks.

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Hullo! How did you like it? Still Dvorak? Should I try it?

Yes, I am still using it. I am a die-hard Dvorak user now :)
If you are willing to take the time to completely retrain yourself, then I would say go for it.

Cool. What kind of a keyboard do you use? I'm no typist so speed per se isn't very important to me. However I find the ergonomical aspects rather intriguing. I'm currently on your average non-ergonomical QWERTY keyboard, usually some 4 hours a day.

I use a vintage 1987 IBM Model M keyboard.

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