PPC: Modifier keys in XFree86 version 4.0.1

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Applies to

SuSE Linux PowerPC: Version 7.0
XFree86: Version 4.0.1

With this version of XFree86 a small problem with the so-called modifier keys has occurred. Modifier keys are keys like the Alt, Apple (Command), Control and Shift key that are e.g. used to

For these functions two modifier keys have to be held down at the same time. Now the problem is that the order the keys are pressed does matter. The following order is the one that works:

@-character: Alt-Shift-1 (German keymap only)
Note: on newer Macs you can as well use Alt-L, just like in MacOS
From X to a console:    Apple-Shift-F1 (..F6)
Switch consoles: Apple-F1 (..F6)
Switch back to X: Apple-Shift-F7

--> A special note to PowerBook users:

To use the function keys (F1 etc.) you also have to press the 'fn' key. If this key is the last one of the modifiers being pressed the combination will work as expected!


Keywords: PPC, APPLE, MACINTOSH, KEYS, MODIFIER, ORDER, XFREE86

Categories: Power Macintosh

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