Dasher: information-efficient text entry

Why it was recommended

Dasher is fantastic, because it's based on rock solid information theory, designed by the late David MacKay.

Strong recommendationDonHopkins · Original2018-05

What it covers

David MacKay's 2007 Google Tech Talk presents Dasher, a text-entry system driven by continuous gestures and a language model, reaching about 35 words per minute with one. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Google TechTalks

Length

53 min 46 sec

Year

2007

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