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How do i setup shortcuts (via keys) to start applications?



Hello,

 

I am looking into starting applications via my hotkeys on my laptop keyboard, using xmodmap. The keys are working. For instance volume up, down and mute/un-mute has shortcuts mapped into KMix. What I am after though is to map my (web, email and media) keys to start applications. Like Mozilla, Evolution, and xmms.

 

Does anyone know how to do this. I looked into kde “look and feel” shortcuts, but it does not look like I can add any new shortcuts. Can I add shortcuts using kde, or must I use 3rd party applications to launch applications from my shortcuts? Does anyone know of any 3rd party applications?

 

Regards,

George.


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