[ale] OT Asus laptop stinkin' key legends coming off the stinkin' keys

[Brian MacLeod]

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I would bet it is a combination of two factors: N is a high frequency
 one on the lower line of the keyboard.

Why would that matter? More likely in the positioning to or from the N
key, the firmer parts of your fingertips or you fingernails drag
across the face of the key.  Now, if you play stringed instruments,
you might see a more diverse run of keys fading out (callouses and the
like on your fingers).

Brian


On 3/20/12 3:38 PM, Lightner, Jeff wrote:
> E I would expect because it is the number one letter used (at least
> in English).  N is a surprise especially given that my E isn't an
> issue.
> 
> E above this email = 19 N above this email = 8
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: ale-bounces at ale.org
> [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Ron Frazier (ALE) Sent:
> Tuesday, March 20, 2012 3:19 PM To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts 
> Subject: Re: [ale] OT Asus laptop stinkin' key legends coming off
> the stinkin' keys
> 
> N is one of the most heavily used characters in our language.
> Those used most heavily will, all other things being equal, wear
> out first.  E and A are the kings of the usage hill.  Curiously, on
> my keyboard, E is fading, but A is not. So, there much be some
> variation in the quality of the paint.
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_frequency
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Ron
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