Mini with PC keyboard: how well is work?

Hi,
If using a mini with a PC keyboard, is there any problems with the special keys? I mean, how do you know where is teh command key? and how will you find special keys like french accent or brackets and so on?
Also, is it easy to use a PS/2 keyboard with the mini using a cheap adaptor? How much are those adaptor?
Thanks

Hello,
If using a mini with a PC keyboard, is there any
problems with the special keys? I mean, how do you
No. Works just fine. The keys will do as they are labeled. And, never had a single problem using Windows keyboards on my Macs. Even as far back as OS 8.6 with a USB Microsoft keyboard.
know where is teh command key? and how will you find
The ALT key on the Windows keyboard becomes the "Option" / "ALT" key in OS X.
The Windows Key becomes the "" / "Command" key in OS X
Num Lock becomes the "Clear" key on the numeric keypad.
special keys like french accent or brackets and so
on?
I've never messed with French typing. So, I can't say there. But, everything should still work like it would with a regular Mac Keyboard.
Also, is it easy to use a PS/2 keyboard with the mini
using a cheap adaptor? How much are those adaptor?
Depends on the keyboard. Not all PS/2 keyboards will work with a PS/2 to USB adapter. I've only found a very small handful that will.
Most of the keyboards that are PS/2-only and come with a PC from a major manufacturer will not work with a PS/2 to USB adapter.
The PS/2 to USB adapters cost around $15 to $30. You can get a cheap USB keyboard for around $15 at Wal-Mart.
Just get a USB keyboard.
I hope this helps.
Let us know if you have other questions.
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