A lot of diehards like Unicomp for the typing feel, and I was very tempted since I used an IBM Model M for ages. But honestly they’re pretty ugly.

Now I run an older fullsize GMMK with Kailh switches (bronze) and it’s great. There are a zillion similar customizable KBs these days though.

That should be easy to replace.

And if not, maybe take the money you saved on a Windows licence and treat yourself to a better keyboard. It’s worth spending a bit on your primary input device, the thing you use the most.

My buddy (now married to a woman) has this on his basement wall for ages. It was the hangout spot for all our friends. So, it’s oddly nostalgic. Although it’s probably only been 2-3 years since he had people over there.

In fairness he had a bunch of great classic heavy metal posters and albums, including a poster of Iron Maiden with Bruce in his undies.