Thank you! I'll begin with a traditional key, and listening.

My keyboard is an IBM Model F [1] through an interface from Hasgstrom Electronics. It has the Control key and Escape key in the old places, essential for vi.

[1] I bought the Model F from http://www.clickykeyboards.com/

[2] Pre-PC/AT keyboards won't work directly with PC/2 or USB adapters; you need a protocol converter from http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/ke_xtusb.html