ChocolateJeff Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I just bought a new Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard (the base model) and it is fabulous. I have Macbook and I use this external USB Keyboard with a mouse to work and type my reports and papers. It is absolutely fantastic.... in Windows.. In Leopard, it is not as fun to use.. The "hot keys" so they claimed are not really functioning except the volume and the pause play. I can't configure the keys to launch certain apps (calc, Mail, Spotlight eg.) Is there ANYWAY i can configure these buttons? It would really be nice although not necessary as the macbook keyboard is fine too... (macbook keyboard for OS X and microsoft keyboard for Vista) THANKS! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacPub Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Ok, not trying to be rude, but its microsoft...doesn't that say it right there? No? ok 9/10 microsoft doesn't support OSX, the keyboard MAY work in osx but theres no installable drivers like for windows to configrue the keys. I'v also seen the macbook having problems with anything external, mouse, keyboard, HDD, etc etc, but i also dont know what generation of macbook that was either. You can probably find a keyboard made for mac with hotkeys but its either hard to find or out of production. But i could be wrong about the hole thing. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-825010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Check out Controllermate: http://www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/ Don't know 100% how much of that keyboard works, but that site should help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-825147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateJeff Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 @ MacPub: Yea.. Kinda realized that too ... but I work in both the windows and osx environment so I want keyboard that works great for both. (cause I do a lot of typing and the macbook keyboard can only be comfortable for so long). The keyboard I got was at a pretty good deal actually.. @Head Rush: Thanks for the link.. I'll give that a spin. Peace Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-825895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggie Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Microsoft does make keyboard drivers for osx. intellitype pro I dont know if this is the latest version, but you can look. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-827044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateJeff Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Wow, THANKS veggie.. That was exactly what I was looking for. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-827900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggie Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 you're welcome, i have a microsoft keyboard I got for free and use with osx occasionally. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-828168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateJeff Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Wow, I can't thank you enough veggie.. its great using my "Microsoft" keyboard to its fullest potential I will even go further to say I really like my new keyboard and think Microsoft did a good job with this one.. I still wonder why Microsoft didn't have that app in a CD or something to come with the keyboard.. oh well.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-828673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 They may support osx with their keyboards, but that make you work for it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/116335-how-to-configure-keyboard/#findComment-828711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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