A workaround can be found here: http://ubuntu.sabza.org/2006/10/13 /xubuntu-easily-switch-keyboard-layout/. And for us Ubuntu 8.04 users, as follows:
Create a file in /usr/bin/ sudo gedit /usr/bin/fixkeyboard Add following lines in this file. I am using US, DE and BG layouts. Also note that this example sets xkb option to change groups when Ctrl+Shift keys are pressed together. #!/bin/bash setxkbmap -option grp:switch,grp:ctrl_shift_toggle us,de,bg Save the file and exit. Change the permissions to root and make it executable: sudo chmod 755 /usr/bin/fixkeyboard Make the script be loaded every time you start the X-server: navigate to “System” menu, then choose “Preferences” and select “Sessions”. Then press button “Add”, type application name , command to start it (it’s /usr/bin/fixkeyboard) or add it by pressing "Add" button and chose from the list in /usr/bin/. Then press “Ok” and then “Close”. After next login to Gnome the script will start and you'll be able to switch layouts with keyboard. That's all. I hope it helps. -- gdm and keyboard layout switch https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/228196 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
