[Gllug] Default debian X keyboard

Lesley lesleyb at herlug.org.uk
Thu Sep 3 07:54:42 UTC 2009


On Wed, Sep 02, 2009 at 06:34:37PM +0000, Chris Bell wrote:
> On Wed 02 Sep, Chris Bell wrote:
> > 
> > Hello,
> >    I have tried to install the current stable debian lenny recently and find
> > that the normal console keymap is configured to en_GB as required, but the X
> > keymap defaults to en_US and must be reconfigured for every new user. I have
> > tried to find the reference setup location but so far no luck even when
> > comparing with an earlier installation which does work.
> >    I found /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc which is supposed to set the logon screen,
> > but so far no luck with user defaults. I would expect to find it in
> > /etc/skel /etc/default or /lib but can anyone please provide a hint. Tried
> > with both gnome and kde. Can be more than annoying if the required keymap is
> > not English and a password contains some of the incorrect characters.
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > 
>    I finally found a relevant bug report, fixed in the point release next
> weekend. Still do not know which file was incorrect or missing.
> 
Good on you for finding the bug is already reported.
What was the bug number?

Regards

L.
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