Ok. Try reading the man page XF86Config. It explains those settings. If you run xf86config (note the syntax) it will configure this file asking questions. It will also ask if you want to map the meta key etc...
I don't use the meta key otherwise I could tell you more. On Thu, 17 Apr 1997, Andreas Tille wrote: > On Wed, 16 Apr 1997, Rick wrote: > > > Activating meta in X is in the XF86Config file. > Here is an extract from my /etc/X11/XF86config: > > # To set the LeftAlt to Meta, RightAlt key to ModeShift, > # RightCtl key to Compose, and ScrollLock key to ModeLock: > > LeftAlt Meta # this line was commented out before > # RightAlt ModeShift > # RightCtl Compose > # ScrollLock ModeLock > > I deleted the `#` before "LeftAlt Meta" according to the hint of Rick > but it didn't help. The answer to <Alt>-x is only `beep` end I have > to type <ESC> x anyway. > > By the way: what do I have to read to learn more about the purpose > of `ModeShift`, `Compose` and `ModeLock`? > > Thanks to Rick, but are there any mor hints > > Andreas. > > > > -- > TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > > --Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
