To Chris Maxwell, Geoffrey Grosenbach, Ken Barker, Jeremy McAnally, Priit Tamboom, Christoph Blank, Roland, Arie Kusuma Atmaja, Simone Dall’Angelo, Scott Persinger, Greg Lappen, and Adara, thank you so much for helping and giving me suggestions regarding my call for keyboard recommendations. 
I’m now using a Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 USB Keyboard (tech specs), and struggling to learn Colemak. Was bought for $21, somewhat expensive according to most Indonesians (most people here would buy sub-$5 keyboards), but somehow I wondered why I didn’t go for the scarier Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 :-O
As I promised, I’m thanking you personally
Additional kudos to Scott Persinger for recommending the winning keyboard. And the first prize winner (triple-thanks 
go to Priit Tamboom for recommending both the winning keyboard and the winning keyboard layout which is Colemak.
The last one shows my old PS/2 keyboard that I can’t get to work with the laptop. 
What a waste…
Note: Even if it’s a Microsoft keyboard, all the extra keys (mute, play/pause, etc.) do work on Linux, at least on my Kubuntu. Newer Linux distros do have sensible defaults for them, and you can always customize the keymappings to fit your style. (Hint: Configure the Play button to launch your favorite Ruby IDE… That’s a good way to start your day.
Tip: Do read and apply the guidelines described in your keyboard’s manual. At least in all Microsoft keyboards, there is always this guide along the lines of good posture and preventing MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) including the infamous repetitive strain injury (RSI). I can’t stress this important point enough. Your periodical bucks, and most significantly your family, depends on the wellbeing of your hands…
PS: And in case you’re wondering who allegedly received the kiss in the first picturistic illustration…
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