> This isn't a normal PC keyboard and we shouldn't try to make it one. As has been pointed out above, though: the primary OS for this keyboard is OS X. Apps for OS X use function keys a *lot* less than Linux apps in terms of keyboard shortcuts etc. This is argument #1 - from a user- centred design point of view, for making the default different to this keyboard's behaviour in OS X.
Argument #2: this keyboard is a nice keyboard, and many people using it with Ubuntu are using it on non-Apple hardware. In fact, I'd wager that *more* Ubuntu users use it with non-Apple hardware than with. Argument #3: Some of the keys don't have media/hardware use. This is another UCD argument for making the default behaviour one all keys support. Argument #4: In their default configuration the keys aren't bindable. Steps to reproduce: System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings > Scale > Bindings; click keyboard shortcut for "Initiate Window Picker"; click "Grab key combination"; press Exposé key (F3); label changes to "disabled". Argument #5: There is no easy way - except going through each application, and each Compiz setting, separately to make the behaviour of Ubuntu match the brightness, scale, widget layer and volume buttons. > We should try to be consistent with what is actually on the keyboard not > with what is in our minds that the keyboard should be. Indeed: this is why I believe the numlock should be enabled by default (and why I'd prefer the 'clear' key to work as such in Calculator, OpenOffice.org, etc.). However, every function key has a 'F\d' label on it - this isn't making up behaviour. > Yes its different but thats what buying apple hardware is all about. > "Think Different" The only Apple hardware I currently own is this keyboard. We should be trying to ensure that this keyboard (and any other hardware) presents the most usable and joyful experience when using Ubuntu. Any *intended* use by its manufacturer, or behaviour on another operating system should play second fiddle to this. -- Slim USB Apple Keyboard not working correctly when pressing the "numlock" key https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/201887 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Mactel Support, which is the registrant for Mactel Support. Status in Mactel Support: In Progress Status in “linux” source package in Ubuntu: Fix Committed Status in linux in Ubuntu Hardy: Fix Committed Bug description: I have the new Slim USB Apple Keyboard and in Hardy Heron (Beta) when I first boot up the alphabet keys work perfectly, but once I type in the numpad or a number, nothing happens. After nothing happens I'm not able to use my alpha keys, either.. When I type alphabet keys after trying a number the alphabet keys produce numbers like '4' and '3'.. And many of the keys don't do anything.. I have tried setting the keyboard up as default, and as an Apple keyboard by going to System > Prefs > Keyboard -- but nothing works. If i then unplug the keyboard to reboot the keys usually work fine until I hit a number key or the keypad again. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~mactel-support Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~mactel-support More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
