Wireless keyboards and non apple devices

Is there any way to pair an apple wireless keyboard to another bluetooth device.
The device i am using recognizes the keyboard, but when it asks for a passcode i am stumped. I tried using the passcode generated by the mac i have, but it is clear after a couple tries that it is randomy generated each time a pairing is recognized.
Any thoughtts or solutions much appreciated.

Hello
Here you are in a forum dedicated to the application 3umbers".
May you ask your question in an hardware dedicated forum ?
Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE jeudi 24 janvier 2008 19:27:57)

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