Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

2handband · Joined: 14 Oct 2012 Posts: 2

I just thought I'd give puppy a shot and I have the latest Ubuntu-compatible version; 5.28 i believe. But the keyboard only works when the caps lock button is on! I don't have this prob with any other version of Linux I've used. The computer is a 2 year old HP with the stock USB keyboard.

rcrsn51 · Posted: Sun 14 Oct 2012, 18:12 Post subject:

Lupu definitely works with USB keyboards. I have no idea why you would be seeing this.

In the event that it's a kernel driver issue, try Slacko.

2handband · Joined: 14 Oct 2012 Posts: 2

Just discovered it's intermittent. After a reboot it worked correctly for awhile, then went back to doing the same damn thing. Once again, this does NOT occur on my Chakra installation on the same box.

rcrsn51 · Posted: Sun 14 Oct 2012, 20:15 Post subject:

There is a discussion here that may be related. But it's the only one I could find.

01micko · Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 7017 Location: qld

The kernel in Lucid is over 2 years old, compiled May 2010. Chances are it is kernel related. If you want Lucid compat try Three-headed-dog, a Lucid derivative, else try Slacko or Racy.