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On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 23:31:38 +0000 Eion MacDonald <eionmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > > > On 16/03/2015 21:35, Brad Rogers wrote: > > On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:32:06 +0000 > > Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > Hello Neil, > > > >> least some of the Logitech devices refer to a "universal" receiver. > > > > Go for one of those; I use a Logitech keyboard & mouse combo, that > > uses their universal xceiver system. Works well. It can handle up > > to (IIRC) six devices(1). There's even software for handling > > certain functions of the xceiver, and those connected to it, for > > Linux, called Solaar(2). > > > > (1) Be advised that they must be Logitech devices. > > (2) Not from Logitech, and it's still a little rough round the > > edges, but works well enough. > > > > Thanks to all who have replied to this query, it has been very useful and helpful. I now feel that I have a clearer picture of it all. As I see it I have three choices. A wifi keyboard. If I get one on its own it may or may not work with the current receiver (which is for my wifi mouse), even if it is the same make. I could get a new set of wifi keyboard and mouse, but that seems a bit OTT. Not forgetting that it will need batteries. A wired keyboard. This will work but will use up a USB port. That may not matter as I will still have one USB port spare. That could be a good option, especially as my laptop is treated like a desktop and never leaves my desk. Leave things as they are and just get on with the inbuilt keyboard. so now it is over to me to decide. Again, many thanks for all the help, Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq