On 5/22/06, sam
Dear Reader,
Sorry if my question seems repetitive, but I need to find a way to switch two keys on the keyboard, say [Q] and [Z] and [shit+Q] and [shift+Z].
A couple of people were kind enough to answer my post. They recommended XKeyCaps, XmodMap, and a Linux Keyboard HowTo, located at:
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Keyboard-and-Console-HOWTO.html
However, given my newbie status, unfamiliarity with programming in general, etc., I haven't been able to get far with those suggestions.
For years I have been typing on the Dvorak Keyboard layout, where [Q] is actually a ['] and [Z] actually a [:]. When I used to use Windows, a program by the name of Quickeys would take care of switching key values for me (I wish such a pleasant GUI program, intended to reset key values on the keyboard, among other functions, were available for Linux).
At any rate, would someone have a suggestion for me. Especially one that's not too intricate...
Thanks for reading.
Sam
... Hi Sam, apologies in advance if my reply sounds too trivial :) But have you tried with YaST (I assume you are using SUSE)? If you don't know that already YaST is the configuration program used by SUSE Linux. You should be able to find it in the "start" menu, under System -> Configuration -> YaST (Control Center). Once you're in YaST (you must provide "root" password), simply select Hardware -> Keyboard Layout. You should be able to find the Dvorak layout in the list or, in any case, a layout that corresponds to your actual keyboard or suits your needs. Good luck, -mw