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How is robust terminal emulation achieved in Ubuntu?
My question is using only Ubuntu and/or open source components, how is full terminal emulation with keyboard mapping, logging, and printing achieved in Ubuntu without purchasing a product? By using ...
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Missing keystrokes in ubuntu 13.04
This has only been a problem since upgrading to Ubuntu 13.04 from 12.10. For some reason, when typing I lose lots of keystrokes. It doesn't seem to matter which application I'm typing in. It ...
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Configure ibus to generate “à” using Compose + a + `
I would like to have ibus work like to corresponding system in OS X.
In order to get an "à" in a text field I want to make these steps:
I press the Compose key
I press the a key
(an "a" appear in ...
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ALSA in an AO751h with Ubuntu 12.04
I had a problem with the built-in mic in my netbook (Acer AO751h, with Ubuntu 12.04) and fortunately I solved unstalling pulseaudio and then installing ALSA driver. Now everything is alright! Actually ...
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Keyboard not responding after 2 minutes
I own a Dell Studio 1558 i3 laptop with OEM installed Windows 7 saying 64bit PC but I use a 32bit Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS live from a USB-Stick. There has been trouble in it for quite some time. On ...
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Keyboard/Unity problems running 12.04 on notebook
I'm having some bizarre problems with running Ubuntu on my new laptop. I recently bought a Samsung 350V5C-A0E notebook (full specs here: ...
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Keypad not working in 12.04 3.2.0.39
No matter what I try, keypad is not working and arrow keys move mouse pointer. I can't find any option in System/Keyboard, mentioned in other answers, that would allow me to disable this behaviour. ...
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Key needs to be typed two times to display
I am using ubuntu 12.04 and keyboard layout English(US, alternative international). When i press the key ´ or ¨(single quote & double quote) key, it does not output when pressed first time, it ...
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Extra characters showing up when I type
I am using 12.04 LTS and ext+r9a char9act+er9s ar9e showing uap when I t+yape. Also a lar9ge black r9ect+angle wit+h a cir9cle and bar9 symbol keeaps showing uap. I am concer9ned t+his may be ...
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Change or disable Ubuntu global keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+Del) using terminal without using UI
I want to disable or change the Ctrl+ALT+Del key-shortcut in ubuntu 12.04 machine, without using the UI. Because I removed X and there is no UI to change it. I just want to do it from terminal.
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Keyboard layouts once again
Layouts dont work, they don't change. Even atm ubuntu is telling me that I'm using russian layout, yet everything I write is common latin alphabet.
I have tried using the common "answer": using ...
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How to make Ubuntu Server 12 read keyboard input by the password line on login?
I have recently installed Ubuntu Server on my machine - successfully. However, the system does not read my keyboard input on the password on login. Is there something I did not do right? How do I go ...
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Keyboard randomly stops working, needs a computer restart to work again
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and my keyboard randomly stops working. Under Windows, the keyboard works flawlessly.
Sometimes it stops working while I am typing and the last pressed key will be pressed ...
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Keyboard repeat not working
I am using Ubuntu 12.10, I changed some language settings (from 'English US' to 'Hindi' and then back to 'English US'), during which I think I did something wrong but could not remember what.
Now key ...
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How to remap CapsLock to Ctrl in Xubuntu 12.04?
I tried doing it like follows (in autostart):
setxkbmap -option "ctrl:nocaps"
and it works, but only for a while - then the setting is reset back to original state. How can I make it persistent?
I ...
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How to make left CTRL as Super on Ubuntu 12.10? [duplicate]
Is there was a way to map the left CTRL as Super on Ubuntu 12.10.
The keyboard layout app doesn't seem to have this option.
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Compiz KDE Ubuntu 12.04 can't input text to programs and unable to move windows sometimes
Well i finally managed to install KDE with Compiz on Ubuntu 12.04.
Now i have only a few problems left
the biggest problem is that i can not input text into the KDE start menu.. it does popup ...
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How to free the Print key
I would like to use the Print key for my own purpose. By default, it is bound to various screenshot functions.
I tried the following, which did not work: [System settings] [keyboard] [shortcuts] ...
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USB barcode scanner reading incorrect values
We use an barcode reader. It runs on Ubuntu but reads different character.
example:
In barcode: 86912464
Ubuntu read as: 3~3~BDBCD
here is my xinput list
ali@ali-samsung:~$ xinput list
⎡ ...
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Ctrl, Shift buttons not working properly Nautilus explorer
Well, Hi community. I have a problem when I'm navigating in folders and files through Nautilus explorer, but when I try to select multiple files I can't select them by using Ctrl or Shift button.
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12.04 doesn't recognize keyboard
I have a microsoft USB keyboard that I've used on many linux machines-- on my Ubuntu 12.04 machine, I can boot the machine, hit the key, and go into the bios menu just fine. The keyboard works fine, ...
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Laptop keyboard not working unless external keyboard is connected
I have a problem with my keyboard after upgrade to 12.04 - after turning on the computer it doesn't work at all... I can get through the login panel thanks to the on-screen keyboard but then, already ...
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Keyboard not working/ kbd_drv.so missing
The keyboard stopped working on my Acer Aspire One running Ubuntu 12.04.
The keyoard doesn't work when the computer is booted (ie: I can't press F12 to change the boot order) amd it doesn't work when ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.1 Server VM doesn't recognize keyboard
I installed Ubuntu 12.04.1 Server on sdb2 with this iso.
I selected the install minimal virtual machine (after pressing F4) and the installation worked fine.
(The BIOS knows the keyboard and the ...
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Can I make my Ubuntu make sounds when I press Caps Lock etc.?
On the computer upstairs we have an option to make the computer make a sound when we press Caps Lock, Number Lock and Scroll Lock. Is there a way to do this on Ubuntu 12.04?
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Inputing h-bar from ISO 8859-3 or UTF-8 character encoded file
I would like to raise two issues regarding keyboard usage as relating to being able to quickly write in Maltese with just about any keyboard
I have read this information. I would like to enter small ...
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Square brackets and other keys do not work on Ubuntu 12.10 on MacBook Pro 8,2
I have installed Ubuntu (Mac version) on my MacBook Pro 8,3 and all but one thing works ok.
The square bracket key and the other keys of that kind do not work.
I have Norwegian keyboard layout.
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Updated system and Firefox now won't let me type tildes or backquotes
% uname -a
Linux phoebe 3.2.0-33-generic #52-Ubuntu SMP Thu Oct 18 16:29:15 UTC 2012 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
I'm running 12.04 on the machine I'm typing this on, and I've been running it for ...
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Keyboard freezes and insert random letters Ubuntu 12.04 -12.10
I bought a Lenovo IdeaPad Y400 last week that comes with Windows 8. It worked fine but I hated it so I installed Ubuntu 12.10 and the problems started with the keyboard and touchpad.
Every like 2 ...
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Ordinary letter works only when pressed for some time (letter “n”) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Periodic Keyboard Lag/Delay
i am stuck with a problem.
When i press the letter "n" then nothing happens but if i hold it on for 1 - 1,5 sec then it works.
The letter ...
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Backlit keyboard on Toshiba Satellite P755-S5184 doesn't work in Ubuntu 12.04
I have the keyboard backlight turned on in bios to timer setting (1 second). When laptop boots the backlight works, but once ubuntu begins to load the backlights turn off.
There is a function key ...
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Numblock wont shut off 12.04
after turning off my computer yesterday my computer was working fine but today i cant get the numblock to switch off normaly this wouldnt be a problem for someone but iam using a netbook (acer aspire ...
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keystroke loss in Ubuntu 12.04
working in the latest version of Ubuntu, with all updates installed, I frequently have the problem of keystrokes being lost. I have that at least several times per sentence I type in any program (also ...
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How to recognize special function keys on keyboard
I have a Microsoft Digital Media 3000 Keyboard. None of the function keys or other special keys seem to do anything, what do I need to do to get them working (at the very least f2, as not having a ...
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Ubuntu upgrades results in several laptop keys not working (qazwsx,F1, and ALT)
I did several upgrades in a row from 10.x to 12.04 and now I have several keys on my Dell Vostro laptop (came with Ubuntu) not working.
I think I've listed them all in the title .. the one I use most ...
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How do I fix key-presses randomly registering multiple times when typing?
I'm on an HP dv7 laptop running Ubuntu 12.04. I've noticed that sometimes, when I'm typing, it will freeze up for a second, and then duplicate one of the keys I've pressed 4 or 5 times and ignore the ...
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Keyboard issues in Ubuntu 12.04
My Ubuntu wireless keyboard is being really weird and I am unable to figure out what's happening.
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 Precise and today I noticed that webpages was refreshing after I hit the Ctrl ...
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Caps Lock not working [closed]
My Caps Lock key on my keyboard is not working.
The light indicator does not come on and nothing is capitalized when typing.
What do i need to do to fix this issue.
xmodmap -e "add Lock = ...
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Where do I set the Caps Lock key behaviour?
I have notice that since a few days my cap lock stays on if I press on caps lock. I can't desactivate it. I am currently using Ubuntu 12.04LTS on my old Emachines computer. So I would like to know ...
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After booting keyboard takes long to load
Every time I start 12.04, for the first 1-2 minutes, I can't use my keyboard at all, not even the NumLock key. But, after the 2 minutes, it works normally.
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Override custom keyboard shortcut limit
I would like to add a custom keyboard shortcut for the "Home" button, but I get the error:
The shortcut "Home" cannot be used because it will become impossible to type using this key.
I am using ...
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random keys not working on laptop
I noticed today that my laptop's keyboard started misbehaving today, and there is a number of keys that won't work. If I plug an external USB keyboard, everything seems to work fine. I would like to ...
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Attach Keyboard/Mouse to X Display in Dell XPS L502x Dual Video Cards (Intel/Nvidia HDMI)
The idea:
Use a second monitor in Dell XPS L502x with HDMI port in Ubuntu 12.04
The process:
I connect the HDMI cable to monitor.
I read this and I have video in HDMI monitor with Bumblebee and ...
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My Ubuntu 12.04 have input lags
I'm experiencing severe keyboard lags while browsing and also even mouse lags sometimes. It happened for me before and I've reinstalled 12.04 but after a week it started the same way. Please help me.
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Remap a mouse button to act as control key
I have the Logitech darkfeild mouse (the one that works on glass) and was wondering how I can remap one of my currently unused buttons (my zoom button) to function as a slected keyboard butter ...
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Dual boot 12.04 and W7 - keybaord and screen not responsive
I installed 12.04 using WUBI on a working W7 64bit system.
both KB and mouse work perfect during the BIOS boot, and on the bootmgr, I can select Windows 7 or Ubuntu to load.
Once I select Ubuntu, ...
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How can I make a keyboard shortcut key to show the launcher when hidden?
I have the launcher hidden, I want to make a short cut key to show the launcher (pop it out). I want to make that key the fn key.
1.How do I make that specific short cut key?
2.How can I make shot ...
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Ubuntu in VMWare Alt-key issues
I've just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my Macbook (4.1) running Lion.
I have chosen the Swedish (Macintosh) keyboard layout and it's working pretty good. ⌘ + C, ⌘ + A etc. are all working as in OSX.
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PS2 keyboard scroll wheel doesn't show up on xev, how to make it work?
I have a ps2 keyboard that has a scroll wheel on the side, it doesn't work on Ubuntu 12.04 so I though to just check xev and map the correct key. But xev doesn't show up anything when moving the ...
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When running Minecraft with OpenJDK, my keyboard becomes unresponsive?
I recently downloaded Minecraft with the .jar format and had it running on my computer not so long ago. Now that I'm using my desktop instead of laptop temporarily, I want it to run. On my laptop it ...
