A new Linux keyboard

If you’re one of our readers in Germany or the U.K., you’ll soon be able to add to your geekiness by being the proud owner of an official Linux keyboard.

“Linux users in German-speaking countries and the U.K. will have an opportunity to buy keyboards specially designed for the open source operating system in late September, when Cherry GmbH launches what the company claims is the world’s first Linux keyboard. The Cherry CyMotion Master Linux keyboard shows the Linux penguin logo, known as Tux, on what would be the Windows start key of a Microsoft Corp. keyboard and features 29 ‘hot keys’ configured for the Linux operating system and Linux desktop applications, according to Cherry Marketing Director Günter Vogl. In addition, the keyboard comes with a CD including a special edition of SuSE Linux 9.1 from Novell Inc. ‘This version allows newcomers to Linux to test the software and get a feel for it,’ Vogl said. ‘It doesn’t include support or a manual. Users will have to buy other SuSE Linux products to obtain these.’”
The entire package will retail for €39.95 ($49.41).