This is great info kholm, thank you!
I'll have to do some chewing on your recommendations for a while. Do you have any examples of what programs you may be using to listen for the INI file change, or a recommended way of using KiX for the job?
I'll also look into the cost of programmable keyboards. Very interesting ideas. Thanks again! 
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let the wise listen and add to their learning,
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