Post by bazadHi,
I am running emacs from FreeBSD console and I noticed some keyboard
mappings problems.
I have not had problems with my keymaps in _years_! I am using Linux
5.12.14-s1-loft. There is an odd option that has popped up in the kernel
as of late. It is called the sparse keymap. I can't believe I saw that
again! It is tied into a force feedback device - disable this and use a
gameport!
Hasn't anyone written a TMS for these package managers yet? I imagine a
LTMS would be good for retraction. I know, I know, what database can we
currently trust...
I mean; first vgacon has no scrollback, I cannot for the life of me boot
the machine without the use of a "black magic" floppy disk, and now
they keys stopped working!
I was using the <super> key for hours before I realized it! I have to
less for scrollback. etc, etc....
This option turns off the full keymap and makes a small keymap. A sparse
keymap is nice for like a keypad or a iPhone.
Post by bazadI don't see these problems if I am running from xterm via ssh or on
emacs under X Windows.
Also check and make sure your terminfo database is up to date; this may
make a difference. Most of termcap is emulated by ncurses. The big
difference is in the tgoto realm and padding.
Post by bazadBasically, I can't get Ctrl to work. For example, C-h i simply
deletes one character (Backspace) and then inserts i.
Yes I lost my superkey when the kernel upgraded from v4 to v5. Is
security really that important for a desktop computer? I mean; a
password for your screensaver? Is it me or is the world a bit paranoid
right now?
Post by bazadI can't use Alt key as well. When I press M-x I get nothing.
My M-f key is working fine.
Seriously try cat or vi at the command prompt. in linux we have a
program called showkeys - it sets an alarm and puts the keyboard into
``raw'' or dangerous mode (this means line at a time instead of
instant).
The following might help.
***@loft:~/Desktop/reading$ cat < /dev/tty