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How easy is it to go back to using staggered keyboards?
I've been tempted to switch to ergo, but I'm worried about being able to still use laptops effectively.

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[–] KMS_XYZ 1 points 2 years ago

no one wants to come back, as well as mastering the optimal layout, e.g. ColemakDH... Unless you have to - it depends on your practiced skills and muscle memory. I once heard a good comparison that it's like driving two different cars - a good driver can switch cars and drive each one without any problems.