Re: [Fwd: Windows Key Mapping]

From: cga (cga9999_at_softhome.net)
Date: 01/11/05

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    Hi guys,

    >
    > I used to use the Windows key as one key but with the recent upgrade,
    > that
    > has changed.
    >
    > If I recall correctly, both of these keys were mapped to Mod_4. Now in
    > the
    > GNOME 2.8, it is mapped to a Super_L and Super_R.
    >
    > Can anyone help me on how I can get my old keys back?
    >
    > bp

    I have this in ~/.Xmodmap

    !! WIN9x & menu keys
    !!
    clear mod4
    keycode 115 = Super_L
    keycode 116 = Super_R
    keycode 117 = Multi_key
    add mod4 = Super_L Super_R

     From a command prompt:

    $ xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap

    I have a no idea how gnome 2.8 handles mod4 so I am unsure what you
    do next to specify actions w/ mod4+key. I expect they have some gui config
    app where you can specify keyboard shorctuts (?)

    Once you get this to work you probably want to add the "xmodmap" command
    to some X initialization file like .xinitrc or Xsession.

    In case you wonder.. keycode 117 is the menu key. I use it as a
    "compose" key
    (Multi_key). Lets you type currency (and other) symbols or accented
    letters that
    your native keyboard doesn't have.

    Cheers,
    cga 

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