Funny thing, the keys on a German computer keyboard are very different from the keys on a Canadian keyboard. they don't look different, but they are, not the obvious keys, but the ones that count for internet geekiness.
For example, the
'@' symbol is not above the '2' but on the other side of the keyboard above an A with two wierd dots above it. Similarly. the 'Z' and the 'Y' are exchanged. Typing is very challenging. For example, if I was to type "yes, @ the zoo" using our keyboard pattern on this keyboard, you would get @zes " the Yoo@.
This might seem like nonsense, but remember, when you type in a password, you normally can't see what you type (they come up as stars). When the keys are different, none of your passwords work. Because you can't see your errors, you can't log in to those important things you need to do. Of course you don't realize that the keys are different, so you just do it again. After a couple cracks at the password the system thinks you are some kind of digital terrorist and resets and you are screwed. Then you have to go through the whole name your dog, name your first born, and what is your wife's birthday. WHO GETS THAT RIGHT FIRST CRACK?
Wierd!
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