I use a Linux distro with kde, so I have a lot of customization available. I like trying other distros in VMs, but stuff like windows (no need to copy really kde is similar by default) and Mac is a pain in the ass to use that way. so, I want to know what your os does that you think I should copy using kde’s customization. I’m looking for Mac in particular (bc I haven’t used it before) but any OS or desktop environment is fair game.

  • Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    9 days ago

    Yes, love the compose key. My native language (Dutch) uses accents occasionally, but typing on a regular Dutch layout with dead keys is awful, especially as a software dev who uses loose quotes a lot.

    It’s also great for symbols. No more ddg’ing “euro symbol” and copying from Wikipedia, just type compose, e, =.

    • neidu3@sh.itjust.worksM
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      edit-2
      9 days ago

      Does dutch have ß as well?

      Also, noggie keyboard is alright for normal typing, but once you get into more geeky computery, some characters are awfully placed. ’ " / { > just to name a few. That’s why I started using US layout to begin with, and I later migrated to YS Dvorak because I’m that guy (PS: You should totally switch to Dvorak, bro)

      • Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        9 days ago

        No thankfully Dutch doesn’t have any additional letters, just accents.

        I have been wanting to try different keyboard layouts for a while. The issue is that my employer probably wouldn’t be super happy with like 50% output for some days or weeks.