[Gllug] Default debian X keyboard

[Chris Bell]

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.


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