The Dutch swap

I lived most of my life in AZERTY countries, but I got used to QWERTY once I started tinkering with Linux, since most Unix software is QWERTY-centric. If you are looking for an adventure, try using vim with a French keyboard. I can’t remember the details, but I somehow got my hands on an old laptop with a US layout. I spent a few years constantly switching between the two, AZERTY on my desktop and QWERTY on my laptop. It’s impressive how the brain can adapt sometimes. ...

22 October 2026 · 2 min