[SOLVED] Search Bar Keybind Kali Linux

TarnaBar · 11-03-2015, 03:13 PM

I recently switched from Backbox to Kali Linux to see how has it developed lately and I decided to keep it as main OS for my entire hard disk. Problem is that I am very used to the keybinds from Backbox such as Super T or Super R for terminal and search app. I managed to find how to create the Super T custom keybind here but I have no idea how to recall the search app function here in Kali or how is it called. I usually use google and stuff to find my answers but this time hasn't helped much :/ . Anyone has any idea ? Please don't be harsh I am trying to understand linux altogether and I am probably using the wrong distros as a starter but I like being challenged.

I wish to Thank anyone who answered for their time :*

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For anyone wondering how to configure their key-binds for 'open terminal' = Go to Keyboard options in General Options , then go to the short-cuts tab , then Custom Short-cuts , create a new short-cut called ex. 'Terminal' and command 'gnome-terminal' , bind your personal short-cut and voila. (This obviously works for gnome3 and probably other versions of gnome [Debian and Kali 2.0 use gnome3] , if you use another desktop the command is different)

For anyone wondering how to key-bind the search app. function , you must go to Launchers instead of Custom Short-cuts , you will find an all-ready configured search short-cut you must only bind it.

For anyone wondering how to configure their desktop keys or window buttons this can be found using the dconf editor , Kali and Debian and probably other Debian based distros have this app already installed. From the editor go to org -> gnome -> desktop -> wm -> key-binds (you will find almost any useful key-bind there)
//If you want by any chance to add the minimize or maximize buttons to the desktop apps follow this path org -> gnome -> desktop -> wm -> preferences , and change the button-layout to 'appmenu:minimize,maximize,close' //

[All this was tested for Gnome3 which is the main desktop for Debian Jessie for now and Kali 2.0 other desktops might have similar configurations but I won't guarantee that. Hope this information helped someone out there struggling to configure key-binds ^_^ ]

Philip Lacroix · 11-03-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TarnaBar

I decided to keep Kali as main OS for my entire hard disk.
I have no idea how to recall the search app function here in Kali or how is it called.
I usually use google and stuff to find my answers but this time hasn't helped much.

Perhaps you could have a look at the installed docs, if any? I don't use Kali Linux, hence I cannot be of any help regarding its key bindings. That being said...

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Originally Posted by Kali Linux

“For IT professionals, an experiment is worth a thousand theories. Applied to security, it means that simulating attacks to assess the defenses protecting your organization is the only sure way to understand their effectiveness and the impact of an attack,” said Mati Aharoni, Lead Trainer and Developer, Offensive Security. “That’s why we created Kali Linux; we’ve developed the most advanced penetration testing and security auditing toolkit available to help IT administrators and security professionals put themselves in the shoes of potential attackers.”

It should be obvious that Kali is quite the opposite of a general purpose distribution, let alone one for beginners. In my opinion you would potentially receive more assistance from the LQ community if you installed a less specialized tool.

John VV · 11-03-2015, 09:35 PM

Kali 2 uses Gnome3
all the "goodies" are listed in the g3 left side tool bar

use a different DM
i use KDE

but you will need to remake the menu links - a no biggie and simple to do

or

if you are intent on using Gnome3
install the customization tools
and FIX the mess that is the default gnome3