Re: keyboard layout problem during migration to kde4
On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:48:03 -0500,
Seb <spluque@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, I've upgraded to KDE 4.2 now that it's available in Debian sid.
> Among the few bumps during the upgrade, the right ALT key on my
> keyboard (Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000) is no longer recognized as
> such. Going into the System Settings -> Regional & Language ->
> Keyboard layout, I selected Microsoft Natural Wireless Ergonomic
> Keyboard 7000, since it is almost identical (it's just a wireless
> version). In the "Advanced" tab, I checked "Alt and Meta are on Alt
> keys", but the right ALT key is still not recognized as such. I
> cannot find useful pointers on this.
I solved this by pure chance, checking the "Reset old options" box, and
now the setting above enabled the right ALT key as desired.
> Another issue is that I cannot add further language layouts. I have 4
> languages so far, but need a couple more, and clicking on the right
> pointing arrow button doesn't add the selected language layout.
This seems like a bug.
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Seb
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