Death to Caps Lock (2006)
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- Pieter Hintjens launched the Capsoff campaign urging manufacturers to remove the Caps Lock key.
- The Caps Lock key is criticized for misuse by scammers, trolls, and causing password entry errors.
- The movement has gained over 200 members on Google Groups and sparked debate after Slashdot coverage.
- Alternate uses for the key's space include moving Esc or Ctrl keys or adding volume controls.
- Some argue the Caps Lock key is useful for data entry and inventory management, not a major issue.
- Solutions for disabling Caps Lock include custom mapping on Windows and system settings on Mac OS X.