gooss...@rsc.anu.edu.au wrote:
On 12/19/2011 6:01 PM, gooss...@rsc.anu.edu.au wrote:
I have a i7 quad core 2600K, running current squeeze 6.0.3 with default
Gnome installation.
...
I have an IBM Model M 101 keyboard.
The quick fix is to simply swap your high quality clack-itty dinosaur KB
with its inbuilt 8042 chip for any new off the shelf modern KB of your
choice from $5 to $50. However, your current selection of the Model M
for modern use demonstrates a psychological profile that prevents you
from taking the easy route. (Or, did you tell a half truth? Is this KB
actually a newer Unicomp knockoff? If so the problem is probably not
the KB)
So, you can monkey with the BIOS A20 setting, try a PS/2-USB converter,
hack up a20.c, etc, to see if any of these things work for you. If not,
take option #1 and simply move on with life. Hang the Model M on a wall
or something as a trophy.
And it's also possible you have a video card/driver problem. Post
make/model of video chip (GPU) and driver you are using.
THanks for that. I really appreciate your response.
It is a real M. I have two, with ps2 plugs, and I do a LOT of typing and
I really would like to not have to swap for something else. I have tried
a LOT of keyboards, since producing text is a major part of my job and
hobbies, and I really don't want to change. Sorry if that sounds
ungrateful.... Also, I have the problem even when I logout using the mouse
to select the logout/shutdown from the gui (ie, make no use of keyboard at
all); maybe I have two separate issues?
<snip>
I had one of those for 17 years, but this year I switched to a USB
keyboard. Still, I would try a different keyboard for a quick test.
Hugo
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