Re: SuSE 7.3 & Sparc Key mapping problem

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01-16-2008, 11:01 AM

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Re: SuSE 7.3 & Sparc Key mapping problem

iMonkey wrote:
> I have just installed SuSE Linux 7.3 on a Sun Ultra 5 machine, during
> the install everything worked fine except that when I attempted to
> select a UK language and keymapping YAST2 crashed and I was forced to
> restart and use a US language and mapping, I did also try the text
> install but this had the same problem. I have also tried to change the
> mapping afterwards using both YAST and the standard config util.
>
> The problem when I do boot into linux is that the keys all seem
> staggered i.e. to type A you have to press S and so on, this is not
> such a big problem until you get to the end or the bottom row.
>
> The keyboard is a 'Type 6' model and that is all I know, I have no
> other keyboards that will connect to this type of mahcine.
>
> I am a linux newbie and would be greatful for any assistance any one
> can spare.
>
>
> Thanks.

Heh, that was funny. I had the same problem on 2 Ultra 1s

It reaches the point of keymap/country and if you try to pass UK
keymap/London it just freezes for ever. (Im using a UK type 5 btw)
Im not a linux newbie and i would be quite happy to dive into the code
but YAST belongs to SuSE and its code is closed

So i said ok.. i'll pass now the us keymap to get over the installation
and come back later on to change it. Finished installation.. came back..
found the right module for my keyboard.. tried to load it.. guess what?
FROZE again

Even MORE frustrating is the thing that it actually happened again with
a redbug

installation this time. The installer's code is available
but the relevant lines show that it ONLY locates the appropriate module
and modprobes it. (yeap the module exists and i even tried a custom
setup of static parameters to avoid the probe) no luck

Guess we'll both have to live with it for now..
If you come up with a workaround drop a line in the group.
I know at least one person that would much appreciate it. I bet ther'e
others.

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