On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:48:48 +0200 Duncan Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lee Wiggers wrote: > > >Laptop now boots with numlock "on". Also sets it "on" with > >startx. Annoying with the laptop because the keypad is embedded. > > > >How do I change this? > > > > > > > To change it permanently, remove the "numlock" package using the > package manager. To keep the package on the system but disabled, > go to Mandrake Control Centre (Configure Your Computer) -> System > -> Services, scroll down until you find numlock and remove the > cross from the "on boot" box, and press the "stop" button. Click > on "OK" and numlock is disabled. > > If your GUI is broken for any reason, or if you prefer the command > line, su to root and type "chkconfig --del numlock" which will > disable the service(or disservice). > > I had to do this because I have a Thinkpad, and I was going nuts > because it was telling me that my password was invalid all the > time, until it dawned on me that this silly service was running. > > (It must have been designed for people who are in too much of a > hurry to press the "numlock" key.) > > cheers > Duncan > > > > > > > That's how I noticed. Nothing like a little frustration when you are trying to login on a fresh install. I still think it's part of a plot to get me. Thanks Duncan, for your input Lee
____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com ____________________________________________________
