USB keyboard adapter problem

From: JD3 (jasdaddy_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 04/20/04 

Date: 20 Apr 2004 12:11:24 -0700

I have a Sun USB Type 6 keyboard (ID 0430:0005) that works fine on the
linux console. All of the keys work, including the special Sun keys.
"showkey -s" shows every key press and the evdev interface generates
events (tested with the evtest program).

I also have an adapter that converts a Sun Type 5 (non-USB) keyboard
to a USB keyboard. The keyboard plugs into the adapter and the
adapter plugs into the USB port. This works fine on a Sun machine, so
I know the keyboard and adaptor are good. Under Linux, only the
standard PC keyboard keys work. None of the special Sun keys do
anything at all using "showkey -s" or evtest.

The ID for the adapter/keyboard is 0757:00a0. My best guess is that
linux identifies the type 6 as a Sun keyboard by the ID, and enables
the special keys. It doesn't recognize the ID for the
adapter-keyboard and so only the standard PC keys work. If that is
the case, I should be able to find the piece of code that recognizes
the type 6 keyboard, add the ID for the adaptor-keyboard so it gets
recognized too, and it should work. Unfortunately after much
searching I have failed completely. If anyone can point me to the
right place I'de be greatful. And if I'm on the wrong track entirely,
any enlightenment would be appreciated.

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