How do I use the extra buttons on my keyboard? (SuSE, KDE)

Nebetsu · 12-19-2005, 11:57 PM

How do I get my extra buttons working on my keyboard?

EDIT: Figured it out. Thanks anyways.

idefix · 12-20-2005, 03:10 AM

Hi

Enter yast (as root) select Hardware->Keyboardlayout in there choose 'Type' and change another keyboard type, don't forget to select a non-deadkey layout.

If this doesn't work with your kbd,

simply try another kbd manufacturer.

Good Luck!

idefix

Xeratul · 12-17-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idefix

Hi

Enter yast (as root) select Hardware->Keyboardlayout in there choose 'Type' and change another keyboard type, don't forget to select a non-deadkey layout.

If this doesn't work with your kbd,

simply try another kbd manufacturer.

Good Luck!

idefix

and can we make you of sthg like:

XF86AudioRaiseVolume :ExecCommand amixer -q set PCM 4+ unmute

for the keys ?

thx

jschiwal · 12-17-2006, 07:57 AM

These kde packages may help:
lineakd-0.8.4-17.pm.2
lineak_kde-0.8.4-13
lineak_defaultplugin-0.8.4-17.pm.2
lineak_xosdplugin-0.8.4-17.pm.2

Be sure to read the documentation at /usr/share/doc/packages/lineakd/ and the lineakd manpage.

reddazz · 12-18-2006, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebetsu

How do I get my extra buttons working on my keyboard?

EDIT: Figured it out. Thanks anyways.

So whats the solution? Its important to always post your solution so that others benefit from it.