Hi, On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:19:38AM +0000, Karl E. Jorgensen wrote: > Annoyingly the laptop function key is where you'd expect the control key > and the control key is one key in from the left. > > Is it possible to make the fn key act as a control key inside of linux? > (I'd like to keep the functions of the fn key combinations if > possible). > > Oh - that's really something you want to check before buying it !
Yes, though not usually something that springs to mind sigh. (especially when buying online) > > Unfortunately, in my experience, the answer to your question is no. The > problem is that the Fn key does not send a keycode to the O/S like the > Ctrl key does - it is handled entirely in the keyboard (firmware?) itself. Hmm, I suppose I'll just get used to the layout eventually... :) Thanks for your help. Daniel -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20130228112051.ga25...@gwsc.vic.edu.au
