RE: [SLE] compose +/- key combination

GarUlbricht7@netscape.net wrote:

jfweber wrote on Thu, 13 Nov 2003 5:17:38 PM EST (in a thread entitled "Re: [SLE] DVD Players in SuSE")

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Carlos E. R. wrote:

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The Thursday 2003-10-30 at 13:21 -0500, jfweber@bellsouth.net wrote:

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how about one that does +R and -R ( can't make a plus/minus sign here.)

Use the "compose" key combo on any xterm/console (it can be redefined).

[shift][ctrl],[+],[-] (release after ",")

Ie, [compose],[+],[-] --> "±R"

Carlos, That's cool !

It looks cool, but I couldn't make it work. I tried various combinations of:

[shift][ctrl],[+],[-] (release after ",")

but I am doing something wrong as it idn't work :(

I also looked for "man compose", no joy.

In another email to jfweber, Carlos E.R. wrote:

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Have a look at the '/etc/X11/Xmodmap' file, I think the compose key combination is defined there.

Carlos et al, With that clue, I was lead to "man xmodmap" (ie utility for modifying keymaps and pointer button mappings in X) and "man xev" (ie - print contents of X events). However, I would still appreciate it, if someone would explain how the above key sequence is suppose to works. (my Konsole is using "bash", if that makes any difference.) Friendly greetings, Gar __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455