The PDF was/is a closed-source propriety file format.

If you really wanted to leave the Apple eco-system, it would most likely be possible to run macos in an emulator (kvm/qemu) on a pc and most likely the software too.

forget me not, i think on f-droid may be an option. it’s fairly easy to make data files for, and you could easily ask your favourite llm to wrap some data into the format.

it’s alt+num on debian and MATE! :)

I don’t remember the last time I had to press a number key and the enter key at the same time. I can’t remember the last time I had to press a number key and ctrl at the same time, so obviously by your logic, that’s two more keys that do not need to be on the keyboard!

It’s flat, it’s going to be far inferior to the kinesis advantage.

But some f key shorcuts already need ctrl + alt/shift pressing so you don’t have many options for switching to a different layer.

programmer here too: use them daily!

I considered an accounting SaaS once. Only once though. The amount of constantly changing regulations would make it a very high maintenance project.

case of a model M

I’m absolutely confused as to why not other manufacturer has adopted a little lip at the top of the keyboard above either the number or F keys to rest a pen. It was made in the days when scientists had their pen in one hand, log book on the desk and keyboard in the other hand. A place to rest the pen was necessary. It’s 'still important today!