New Keyboards are about a fiver Blowz.......own up and give him the £5. While you are at it spend £20 ish and get a wireless keyboard and mouse. Much better. Maplins, PC world or any computer shop should have what you want though you will probably have to install some sort of driver disc if you go for a wireless one. (not a hard task but a little knowlege is required). The local computer fair will be even cheaper.