If the use of IBus removes your xmodmap keymaps in X, try enabling the “Use system keyboard layout” option under the “Advanced” tab in the IBus Preferences.
Versions:
– ibus 1.5.5-1
– xorg-xmodmap 1.0.8-1
Tag: keyboard
Love the cross-platform and open source Synergy keyboard and mouse sharing application. With the newly added built-in encryption, it’s even more secure now.
The only problem I had was the copy-paste clipboard issue. When I hit CTRL-C to copy any text from a Windows 7 Synergy cilent (v1.4.12) running in service mode, it doesn’t get sync’d to my Arch Linux Synergy server (v1.4.12-1) and so I can’t paste it on the server machine. However, it does get copied into Windows 7’s own clipboard.
Workaround: Disable the “Elevate” option on Windows 7 Synergy cilent’s GUI. Some of you will need that elevate setting but copy-paste is more important to me. I already have another keyboard plugged in to the client that I can use for UAC prompts and elevated programs, so disabling “Elevate” is fine for me though cumbersome.
Updated on 20130806 to add screenshot.
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AutoHotkey alternatives for Linux
For those of you looking for AutoHotkey alternatives for Linux, check these out:
- compiz – OpenGL window and compositing manager
- autokey – desktop automation utility
- wmctrl – control an EWMH/NetWM compatible X Window Manager
- setxkbmap – set the keyboard using the X Keyboard Extension
- xmodmap – utility for modifying keymaps and pointer button mappings in X
- xdotool – simulate X11 keyboard/mouse input
- xvkbd – software virtual keyboard for X11
- xbindkeys – a grabbing keys program for X
- xte – Generates fake input using the XTest extension
- xmacro – Record/play keystrokes and mouse movements in X displays
What tools do you use? Share your tips…