---------- Original Message ----------- From: Robert Storey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org Sent: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:04:27 +0800 Subject: Re: Help: keybbbbbboard problem with 2.6.8 kernel
> > On Fri, Jun 10, 2005 at 10:30:41PM +0800, Marc wrote: > > > Ever since upgrading to kernel 2.6.8 on Debian (sarge) I've had a problem > > > with keys auto-repeating in X Windows. > > > > > > The problem only shows up in X windows. While typing in a terminal window > > > (for example) the key auto-repeat kicks in making it impossible to type. > > > For example if I try to type 'clear', it comes out 'cllllleeeear'. I have > > > to disable the auto-repeat function (xset r off). It looks like the key > > > delay value is being ignored and the only thing I've changed recently is > > > the kernel version to 2.6.8 (compiled from kernel-source-2.6.8 with the > > > default config). > > > > > > I've tried various things like using the 'kbd' driver in my XF86Config-4 > > > file, setting the AutoRepeat option in the keyboard section but nothing > > > helps. > > > > > > I've been looking all over for answers to this problem but I'm getting > > > nowhere fast! Please help me! > > Maybe try putting this in your .xinitrc file: > > xset r rate 400 40 & > > Hope it works. > > regards, > Robet ------- End of Original Message ------- Thanks. I did try that and it works for XFree86/Gnome, but the problem would still show up in vmware virtual machines (and even worse - appearing to have no delay before auto-repeating). I've since installed 2.6.11-11 and the problem appears to have disappeared. Regards, Marc -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
