Linux + '#' key

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by ArthurClune, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. ArthurClune

    ArthurClune Bit poster

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    I've got ubuntu 6.10 working nicely under Parallels; screen resolution sorted etc. Just one problem remains - how do I get a '#' key in Linux? This is using a macbook pro, uk keyboard. I've set up .xmodmap and set it to run which sorts most stuff but I still can't get ALT-3 to give me # or get a '"`" and "~" correctly (they are on the same key).

    It'd also be nice to map the apple key to ALT under linux, but the various hints I've seen don't seem to work under parallels. That's less pressing than the '#' issue though.

    Any hints gratefully received!

    Arthur
     
  2. ksenks

    ksenks Parallels Developers

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    If you want Right Enter to operate as AltGr key in VM:

    1. Stop any running VMs, close all instances of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    2. Launch “Macintosh HD” - “Applications” – “Utilities” – “Terminal”.
    3. Type the following commands in Terminal (without quotes), please mind that the system might ask you for the Administrator password after each command – type it and hit Enter:
    4. “sudo touch /Library/Parallels/.keyboard_config”
    5. “sudo chmod 666 /Library/Parallels/.keyboard_config”
    6. “sudo echo "numenterisaltgr" > /Library/Parallels/.keyboard_config”
    7. Close the Terminal.
    8. Launch Parallels Desktop for Mac and check Right Enter key behavior in VM – everything should work as you’ve set.
     

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