In the 'it's a feature' department: Caps Lock keys

Decades ago...: I had a DEC machine running ULTRIX on my desk. I would fire off the screensave/keyboard lock mechanism and then punch the CAPS LOCK key. Oddly enough the little CAPS LOCK light would fail to light up! A little added security.

We sysadmin people can be a paranoid bunch at times.; Posted by: Cardinal_Bill Posted on: 03/24/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Decades ago... Cardinal_Bill | 03/24/08

Oh yeah... Cardinal_Bill | 03/24/08

Almost nobody uses it ... dkawalec | 03/25/08

Not quite so useless. themusicmanrk | 03/25/08

Without getting into... Cardinal_Bill | 03/25/08

He toned it down Marcos El Malo | 03/25/08

I'll show you pictures NonZealot | 03/26/08

The only thing hilarious... themusicmanrk | 03/25/08

RE: Who uses Caps Lock aratinga77@... | 03/26/08

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