On Wed, 2011-11-23 at 01:08 +1100, Basil Chupin wrote:

On 23/11/11 00:32, Edward F. Howson wrote:

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Hi All

I have recently upgraded to opensuse 12.1 and am using kde 4.7.2. In previous version I could keypress crtl+alt+F1 or any of the function keys to get various console screens. This was helpful if I wanted to take a quick glance at the system messages or if there was a problem with the desktop I could use the keypress combination to switch to a console, investigate and resolve.

Has this been removed by design and is there a way to get back to the former functionality? Perhaps it is just my system, I notice that despite the fact that F2 is listed as a short cut to renaming a file, when I press F2 nothing happens.

My apologies if this has already been discussed. I've just joined this list today.

Thanks Eddie Welcome to the list! :-)

I would say that it is your system - but what it is I cannot say. CTRL+ALT+F3, eg, works here, and I assume that the F2 you speak of refers to the F2 for renaming a file in Dolphin, right?, in which case this is also working perfectly.

The only qualification I make to my response is that at the moment I am using KDE4.7.3 to which I switched shortly after installing 12.1 but I do seem to remember that in the short time I did use the default 4.7.2 which comes with 12.1 all of the above also worked for me.

This may or not resolve your problem but at least it will give you an insight into some of the features of KDE:

http://chakra-project.org/wiki/index.php/Advanced_Plasma_Desktop_Features

BC

-- Diapers and politicians should be changed often; both for the same reason.

Thanks. That's most informative. I'll check out my system. I use a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. I wonder if there is some incompatibility. By the way, how can I switch/try out KDE 4.7.3? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kde+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kde+owner@opensuse.org

On Tue, 2011-11-22 at 17:50 +0100, Harald Stürmer wrote:

Am 22.11.2011 15:15, schrieb Edward F. Howson:

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Thanks. That's most informative. I'll check out my system. I use a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. I wonder if there is some incompatibility. By the way, how can I switch/try out KDE 4.7.3? On Logitech-Keyboards there is a Mode-key to toggle the Fxx keys mode. Maybe you have accidently pressed that? On the reciever should be a led showing the actual mode.

mit freundlichen Grüßen / with best regards

Harald Stürmer

Great stuff!!! Thanks Harald. That was it. I don't know when I pressed it but now everything works okay. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kde+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kde+owner@opensuse.org

On Wed, 2011-11-23 at 12:35 +1100, Basil Chupin wrote:

On 23/11/11 01:15, Edward F. Howson wrote:

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On Wed, 2011-11-23 at 01:08 +1100, Basil Chupin wrote:

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On 23/11/11 00:32, Edward F. Howson wrote:

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Hi All

I have recently upgraded to opensuse 12.1 and am using kde 4.7.2. In previous version I could keypress crtl+alt+F1 or any of the function keys to get various console screens. This was helpful if I wanted to take a quick glance at the system messages or if there was a problem with the desktop I could use the keypress combination to switch to a console, investigate and resolve.

Has this been removed by design and is there a way to get back to the former functionality? Perhaps it is just my system, I notice that despite the fact that F2 is listed as a short cut to renaming a file, when I press F2 nothing happens.

My apologies if this has already been discussed. I've just joined this list today.

Thanks Eddie Welcome to the list! :-)

I would say that it is your system - but what it is I cannot say. CTRL+ALT+F3, eg, works here, and I assume that the F2 you speak of refers to the F2 for renaming a file in Dolphin, right?, in which case this is also working perfectly.

The only qualification I make to my response is that at the moment I am using KDE4.7.3 to which I switched shortly after installing 12.1 but I do seem to remember that in the short time I did use the default 4.7.2 which comes with 12.1 all of the above also worked for me.

This may or not resolve your problem but at least it will give you an insight into some of the features of KDE:

http://chakra-project.org/wiki/index.php/Advanced_Plasma_Desktop_Features

BC

-- Diapers and politicians should be changed often; both for the same reason.

Thanks. That's most informative. I'll check out my system. I use a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. I wonder if there is some incompatibility. By the way, how can I switch/try out KDE 4.7.3?

Hi,

I have read ahead and see that the function key hassle has been solved. BTW, not all Logitech receiver stations have any light to indicate if the Function key has been activated or the caps. or the Num Lock keys. I only use Logitech and 2 of these combo sets I use none have any lights, but a 3rd one does.

Re moving to KDE4.7.3. I assume that you are not a "newbie" and can do the following - if not, ask for further details.

Add the following repositories (in Yast):

http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KE:/Distro:/Factory/openSUSE_12.1

[NOTE the ":" in 2 places above]

And give it the name of 'KDE473' (but you can call it whatever you like of course).

Once this has been accepted open a terminal and login as root (su -). Then execute following commands in this order:

1. zypper refresh

2. zypper dup --from KDE473 [#]

3. you may have to make some decisions re dependency issues - cannot remember

4. after the downloads and installations are finished do-

SuSEconfig

[NOTE the caps/lowercase chars - this command goes waaaaay back to the beginning of time when SuSE was only a gleam in someone's eye :-) ]

5. reboot (type 'reboot' while still as root)

[#] Or whatever you named that added repo. I used KE473 'cause its easy to recognise and easy to remember :-) .

BC

-- Diapers and politicians should be changed often; both for the same reason.

Thanks wrt KDE 4.7.3 all done. Seems okay, so far. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kde+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kde+owner@opensuse.org

On 23/11/11 23:01, Will Stephenson wrote:

On Wednesday 23 November 2011 12:35:17 Basil Chupin wrote:

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BTW, not all Logitech receiver stations have any light to indicate if the Function key has been activated or the caps. or the Num Lock keys. I only use Logitech and 2 of these combo sets I use none have any lights, but a 3rd one does. I started trying to package the applet to show keyboard LED state but the CMake code needs some fixes to compile which I haven't had time to do.

home:wstephenson:workbench:kbstate plasmoid-kbstate

if anyone wants to step up and branch it.

WIll

I have often wished that I had the capacity to write code and be of help but, alas and alack, such ability is beyond me... BC -- Diapers and politicians should be changed often; both for the same reason. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kde+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kde+owner@opensuse.org

On Wednesday 23 November 2011 14:09:50 Raymond Wooninck wrote:

Hi Will,

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I started trying to package the applet to show keyboard LED state but the CMake code needs some fixes to compile which I haven't had time to do.

home:wstephenson:workbench:kbstate plasmoid-kbstate

if anyone wants to step up and branch it.

I stepped up and found an empty package :-) I guess you didn't got to the step yet to commit your work.

Whoops, committed now. Will -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kde+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kde+owner@opensuse.org