2007-10-20 09:24:41 · 11 answers · asked by Linux Mint 11 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
EDIT:
Okay, because I'm a tool, I went and researched...
They both use QWERTY, or the setup that groups letters based on frequency of use. On the outside, both keyboard look the same, but with the international of English keyboard, holding the 'alt' key will give you a whole selection of different, accented keys. Some keys like '@' and '/' and '~' are moved to accomodate the UK writing style.
2007-10-20 09:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bellicosa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one thing, the US has $ and the UK has £. Computer keyboards in most countries follow the design of the old typewriter keyboards. They're a bit different in each country especially to account for accented characters, none of which are widely used in the US or UK. If you want to drive yourself nuts, try using a French or Danish keyboard!
The primary difference between US and UK keyboard layouts are the shifted characters on the number row. Also the backshash & pipe key \ | is located to the left of the letter Z and the left shift key is half the size that it is on a US keyboard. There are a few other differences but the letter layout is essentially the same.
2007-10-20 09:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more than just $ and GBP and other symbols. The shift key and enter key are different sizes, for example the \ button is in a different place, and there a few other things different to the actual key layout besides what's on the button. Because shift button and enter button are different shape and size from usa, other keys line up differently too. And if you're gaming and running anything that needs to be plugged into the wall, the outlets are different too!
2014-11-16 10:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that the letters on a keyboard are set up by how often the are used in the English language, and some words are different in the UK.
2007-10-20 09:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kaylee 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
British keyboards really need a currency symbol for British pounds, and it is convenient to have the dollar symbol there also. US keyboards aren't often used to refer to British currency.
2007-10-20 09:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will work just fine. Any keyboard will work, computers recognize all characters on any keyboard in the world, the keyboard simply commands to the computer what to enter.
2016-05-23 22:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is like a "Why do British people drive on the left side of the road, and not the right?" Kind of question.
2007-10-20 09:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Pounds sterling versus dollars?
2007-10-20 09:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by David F 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
UK keyboards are multilinual (German, French, etc.).
2007-10-20 09:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by Steve B 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
because of different versions
2007-10-20 09:28:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋