Guys, there is probably a simple explanation why this has never been implemented. The main one being that NOT every Ubuntu user has a keyboard with a Windows key. Aren't we forgetting Mac users, SPARC system users, and anyone else with an unusual configuration? I don't see how the WinKey can be set as the default Applications opening key (already assigned to Alt+F1) and have those other users be happy. Also the fact that this key is assigned to quite a few other uses in other applications kind of outweighs the need for laziness for a single button press. Ubuntu is Ubuntu, there should be no argument about this. From both a linux and Windows users perspective, if this could be implemented then yes it might be a good idea, but why would you need it anyway, do you intend navigating with the whole keyboard? You'd have to use the mouse to select everything else anyway, and as stated, would break too many other applications. If you want Windows or Windows-like system, either use Windows or change the assignment (may break Compiz). Please suggest this on Brainstorm and make your pleas there, Launchpad is not the place for petty arguments over a keyboard button. It's already there somewhere so I shall be closing this bug report. Please continue any more discussion or ideas for generic implementation such as this over there, and thank you. Please continue to report any bugs you find in Ubuntu to Launchpad as normal.
Thank you. ** Changed in: ubuntu Status: New => Invalid -- Add function to WinKey button on keyboard https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/161960 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs