keyboard only works with caps lock on

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2handband
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keyboard only works with caps lock on

#1 Post by 2handband »

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.

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#2 Post by rcrsn51 »

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.

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#3 Post by 2handband »

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.

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#4 Post by rcrsn51 »

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

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#5 Post by 01micko »

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.
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