How Computer Keyboards Work

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Sources

• PC Guide: Keyboards http://www.pcguide.com/ref/kb/index.htm
• PC World: How to Buy Input Devices http://www.pcworld.com/howto/bguide/0,guid,19,page,1,00.asp