Yes, in fact it turns out to be that simple. X regards the num-lock behavior as implying the 'function key' behavior, even for keys that don't have anything to do with the numeric keypad overlay.
So the workaround is, turn the numlock off. And the 'fix' that demotes this from regular to nearly insignificant as a bug is, DOCUMENT THIS UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOR!!! Ray. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]