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Old 11-12-2004, 01:07 PM   #1
I_luv_linux
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flash games


elo evrybooty i would like to know why my keyboard doesnt work with flash

whenever i want to play a flash game and i want to use the arrow keys or any other key it ignores them (i did select the window) thnx in advance for replyin

its not all games that give this problem

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Old 11-12-2004, 02:54 PM   #2
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how is your mouse handled?

-- does window focus follow the mouse in anyway -- try putting the mouse over the game, and see if the keys work...
 
Old 11-12-2004, 05:37 PM   #3
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its a normal mouse not a usb and theres no difference if i have the mouse over a game, i can use the mouse though that works fine just the keyboard
 
Old 11-23-2004, 04:35 PM   #4
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Yup, very annoying

I too have the problem and it is very annoying.
 
Old 12-01-2004, 07:17 PM   #5
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Does flash player even support games? or is it just the shockwave player? Would be good to know.
 
Old 12-02-2004, 05:09 AM   #6
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Well, it's all very flaky. I got it to work by just maximising the screen.
 
  


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