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
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Add function to WinKey button on keyboard
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/161960
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