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Irregular key mapping? [closed]

Any better title is welcome. All of a sudden when I press: d - I either see d typed in or I get a print screen window e - I either see e typed or I see volume bar rise c - I either see c typed or I ...
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Keyboard stops working when logged in as root [closed]

I just set up Ubuntu 10.04 on a VMware virtual machine. When I log in from the account I created when installing Ubuntu, the keyboard works fine. But when I log in as root, it stops responding. How ...
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Mouse and keyboard laggy

I've just installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 64bit on my i5-2400/Q65 Express/Intel 3000 graphics/16GB memory/256GB SSD system, and I'm experiencing very laggy keyboard and mouse input. I have to type really ...
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How to fix laggy mouse and keyboard on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 64bit?

I've just installed Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 64bit on my i5-2400 system, and I'm experiencing very laggy keyboard and mouse input. I have to type really slowly or I some keys will not get registered. Also, ...
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Change is key-mapping is not remembered in Ubuntu 10.04

I have mapped my PageDown key to the Return command on my keyboard as the original Return key is broken. I used the following command [ I'm using Ubuntu 10.04 ]: xmodmap -e 'keycode 117=Return' It ...
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Enable on-screen keyboard from the command line

My keyboard just broke down, so I wanted to enable the on-screen keyboard, found in "Universal settings", via the command line (by logging in to that PC via ssh).... Unfortunately, I cannot find any ...
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Problem with 10.04 start at my notebook after updating

At my notebook I use UBUNTU 10.04 after regular updating I have got version ...37 and yesterday I update the system to the version ...38 Every day I switch off my notebook and for the last 2 ...
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Wrong keyboard layout on client PC when using synergy

I just installed ubuntu 11.10 in my new computer, the old one (still main computer) is ubuntu 10.04. Both PCs use "Spanish LAm" keyboard layout, the only difference is that the new PC keyboard has ...
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How to map “ç” to another key?

I have a new keyboard and it has an ENTER key smaller than my previous keyboard, right next to it there is this key "ç" and I always hit it when trying to hit ENTER. I don't use this ç key, so is ...
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How do I ensure my Apple bluetooth keyboard connects on boot? [closed]

I am using Ubuntu 10.04 on a laptop and have an Apple bluetooth keyboard which pairs fine. Every time I turn my computer off and back on again my keyboard stops working. I have to use the keyboard on ...
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Remap keys like vi

I'd like to achieve a remapping of keys in a way that simulates the vi flow of having editing mode and command mode. In Windows, it can be achieved as explained in the site. In the comments, it is ...
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Input from the keyboard stops working when I log in [closed]

Once logged in to gnome session, ubuntu not taking input from keyboard... While Logging I was able to enter administrator password but once that is done it is not taking input from keyboard... I ...
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Mouse locks when keys are pressed

Whenever I play Minecraft and try to walk and turn at the same time, I can't. When I hit keys on my keyboard, my mouse locks in place. (This happens both in and outside of Minecraft) (Ubuntu 10.04 ...
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What do the 4 keyboard input method systems mean?

I am trying to install another language support (in addition to the default US). Checking that language checkbox in "Install / Remove Languages..." wasn't too difficult. :) But now I want to add ...
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Can't change Capslock setting, always resets itself back to “Disabled”

So I disabled Capslock a while ago when I finally upgraded to 10.04 (via System ➜ Preferences ➜Keyboard ➜ Layout ➜ Options). Now, I simply want to set it to Make CapsLock an additional ESC. But ...
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How do I configure WakeOnUSB properly?

How do I configure Wake-On-USB properly on a 10.04 or 10.10 Ubuntu (2.6.36 and higher if needed)? (Wake-on-USB is when the computer is asleep and for example a USB Keyboard event wakes up the ...
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How to get numpad out of “mouse emulation” mode?

My numeric keypad has somehow got into a "mouse emulation" mode where the number keys just move the mouse pointer around (2 = down; 8 = up, 6 = right, etc). Anyone know how to make it work normally ...
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Swap capslock and control in virtual consoles

I'm using System > Preferences > Keyboard > Layout > Options > Ctrl key position > Swap Ctrl and CapsLock, which works great for X. How can I get the same for virtual consoles (Ctrl+Alt+F1, etc.)?
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Re-mapping keyboard keys

I am using a keyboard with the "fn" key. This is on a laptop. So my FN + Up/down/left/right keys are mapped to brightness/volume. I would much rather them be mounted to page up/down, home/end. And ...
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Keyboard/Mouse not recognised during installation [closed]

I have a Logitech MX5000 keyboard/mouse combo. I'm using the Logitech Bluetooth dongle, and I use it in USB emulation mode (not native bluetooth). I tried to install Ubuntu 10.04 using WUBI. After ...