[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1245081] Re: macbook keyboard layout maps the tilde key to something else
The workaround posted by Yaun worked for me on my 13.10 installation on my Macbook Air 6,2 (2013). Thank you very much. >> sudo su - >> echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1245081 Title: macbook keyboard layout maps the tilde key to something else Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: 1. install ubuntu on Macbook Air 6,2 2. press the key with the tilde ('~') written on it. 3. see that is prints '§' instead. This is particularly annoying since the way to switch between windows uses the tilde. --- ApportVersion: 2.12.5-0ubuntu2.1 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USERPID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: kms1491 F pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC1: kms1491 F pulseaudio DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.10 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=9e7b2d0e-6a44-4ad7-9725-f9a3f5f39c33 InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-10-25 (1 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 13.10 "Saucy Salamander" - Release amd64+mac (20131016.1) MachineType: Apple Inc. MacBookAir6,2 MarkForUpload: True NonfreeKernelModules: wl Package: linux 3.11.0.12.13 PackageArchitecture: amd64 ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.11.0-12-generic root=UUID=079cbe6b-6488-4e57-85d3-c3e3e2fcbe40 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.11.0-12.19-generic 3.11.3 RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-3.11.0-12-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-3.11.0-12-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.116 Tags: saucy Uname: Linux 3.11.0-12-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo dmi.bios.date: 07/12/2013 dmi.bios.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.bios.version: MBA61.88Z.0099.B01.1307121317 dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag# dmi.board.name: Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5 dmi.board.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.board.version: MacBookAir6,2 dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.chassis.version: Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAppleInc.:bvrMBA61.88Z.0099.B01.1307121317:bd07/12/2013:svnAppleInc.:pnMacBookAir6,2:pvr1.0:rvnAppleInc.:rnMac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5:rvrMacBookAir6,2:cvnAppleInc.:ct10:cvrMac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5: dmi.product.name: MacBookAir6,2 dmi.product.version: 1.0 dmi.sys.vendor: Apple Inc. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1245081] Re: macbook keyboard layout maps the tilde key to something else
To make this fix persistant, just add the line to your **/etc/rc.local** >> echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1245081 Title: macbook keyboard layout maps the tilde key to something else Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: 1. install ubuntu on Macbook Air 6,2 2. press the key with the tilde ('~') written on it. 3. see that is prints '§' instead. This is particularly annoying since the way to switch between windows uses the tilde. --- ApportVersion: 2.12.5-0ubuntu2.1 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USERPID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: kms1491 F pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC1: kms1491 F pulseaudio DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.10 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=9e7b2d0e-6a44-4ad7-9725-f9a3f5f39c33 InstallationDate: Installed on 2013-10-25 (1 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 13.10 "Saucy Salamander" - Release amd64+mac (20131016.1) MachineType: Apple Inc. MacBookAir6,2 MarkForUpload: True NonfreeKernelModules: wl Package: linux 3.11.0.12.13 PackageArchitecture: amd64 ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.11.0-12-generic root=UUID=079cbe6b-6488-4e57-85d3-c3e3e2fcbe40 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.11.0-12.19-generic 3.11.3 RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-3.11.0-12-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-3.11.0-12-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.116 Tags: saucy Uname: Linux 3.11.0-12-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo dmi.bios.date: 07/12/2013 dmi.bios.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.bios.version: MBA61.88Z.0099.B01.1307121317 dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag# dmi.board.name: Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5 dmi.board.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.board.version: MacBookAir6,2 dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: Apple Inc. dmi.chassis.version: Mac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5 dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAppleInc.:bvrMBA61.88Z.0099.B01.1307121317:bd07/12/2013:svnAppleInc.:pnMacBookAir6,2:pvr1.0:rvnAppleInc.:rnMac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5:rvrMacBookAir6,2:cvnAppleInc.:ct10:cvrMac-7DF21CB3ED6977E5: dmi.product.name: MacBookAir6,2 dmi.product.version: 1.0 dmi.sys.vendor: Apple Inc. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp