System 7: DataDesk Keyboard Compatibility

This article gives compatibility information for DataDesk keyboards used with System 7.
Some older DataDesk Macintosh 101 keyboards do not allow you to disable extensions under System 7 by holding down the Shift key during startup. There is no known workaround for this problem, short of temporarily replacing the DataDesk keyboard with an Apple keyboard.

Specific compatibility issues:

* Macintosh 101 Keyboard (Macintosh Plus) Version 1.0
Incompatible INIT - Currently won't recognize any keys pressed during startup. Requires an upgrade to use extended part of the keyboard.

* Macintosh 101 keyboard (ADB) Version 1.0
No INIT is needed - Won't recognize any keys pressed during startup.
This keyboard is likely to be at least three years old.

* Macintosh 101 Keyboard (ADB or Macintosh Plus) Version 1.1
Compatible with System 7.

* Macintosh 101e Keyboard (ADB or Macintosh Plus)
Compatible with System 7.

* Macintosh Switchboard (ADB or Macintosh Plus)
Compatible with System 7.

For further information, contact DataDesk. The address and phone number is in a separate article in the Tech Info Library.
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012