How do I get Numlock to turn on at boot?

zepe · 12-26-2011, 08:44 AM

This is my first time using Linux. I just installed Linux Mint 12, x64 and I'd like Numlock to turn on at boot up. I have it enabled in Setup. I'm not a techie so simple is good.

Thanx
Z

bathory · 12-26-2011, 12:38 PM

Hi,

There is the numlockx utility that turns on numlock in X.
You can use your package manager to install it.

Regards

tb75252 · 12-26-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zepe

This is my first time using Linux. I just installed Linux Mint 12, x64 and I'd like Numlock to turn on at boot up. I have it enabled in Setup. I'm not a techie so simple is good.

Thanx
Z

If you have Ubuntu installed, here's an article that explains how to turn the NumLock on after or before the login screen.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NumLock
Unfortunately, turning the NumLock key on before the login screen requires some familiarity with Linux...

Doc CPU · 12-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Hi there,

Quote:

Originally Posted by zepe

I'd like Numlock to turn on at boot up

funny you say that - I'm always trying to turn NumLock permanently off, because it's annoying me and yields no advantage. :-)

[X] Doc CPU

jefro · 12-26-2011, 04:53 PM

Most of the new stuff seems to remember. Just press the numberlock on and reboot. See if it stays on.