docbrown22

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[–] docbrown22@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 1 month ago

Oh yes, I cannot vouch for anything on the playstore since I use f-droid for most of the apps on my android. Just makes more sense to me, FOSS platform for FOSS apps.

I do know that AnysoftKeyboard has a bunch of Dvorak layouts since that's the one I use (the kb not the layout 😅) and so could quickly check.

screenshot of AnysoftKeyboardlayout selection screen showing Dvorak, Dvorak compact, workmanship and Coleman layouts

But regardless, if you are happy with the current keyboard functions I don't mean to harp on about these others - and I think cutting off outbound traffic for the futo is a clever step!

[–] docbrown22@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I’ve only really used AnysoftKeyboard and Heliboard myself. But my mobile keyboard ‘needs’ are really low - mostly some specifics around terminal keys and multi-language.

Honestly, if your setup works for you maybe don’t rush into changing right now. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good and so on. When you have the time and motivation you can always take some time to investigate the other options more in-depth! Sorry I can’t be of more help here

[–] docbrown22@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Yup, it’s not FOSS but FUTO did some semi-shady definition shuffling so it would sound like it was, in the past.

That, combined with some other recent drama about more shady behaviour, mean I’ll probably generally avoid things coming out of them.

For truly FOSS android keyboards afaik there is Florisboard, Heliboard, AnysoftKey, Fossify Keyboard or Unexpected keyboard, as well as a couple more experimental options.