I used to map AltGr+z to <, AltGr+x to >, and AltGr+§ to | (§ refers to the key above tabulator, one step left from key "1", below Esc)
This mapping worked ok for me while I was using a "Happy Hacking" keyboard (a stripped down 101-key kbd). Yet, there are some things to consider: - AltGr+z and AltGr+x are currently in use. They map to ʒ and ×. I just trashed those because I didn't need them that often. Maybe someone needs them? Could they be moved? - in any case < and > are needed quite often, so mapping them in some really awkward place is not a good idea either - it would be good for this redundant mapping to be in place even when it is not needed. This helps the users find it and try it out while they are lucky enough to not need it. - It would further help users to find the feature, if the functions from the potentially missing key would be mapped in a similar manner between different layouts. Are AltGr+z and AltGr+x equally available for this use on all 102-key layouts? - Is the key that produces § available on most obscure keyboards. I doubt anyone would want to add separate fixes for yet another obscure keyboard, so this fix might as well map it to something that is very likely to be around. - My choice of key § is completely arbitrary. Is there a combination for | that would be easier to guess? Maybe AltGr+L (with a lowercase L) would be good? Would that be available for this use on all 102-key kbd layouts? - Is the problem only about people not being able to produce characters that get mapped to the missing key? Maybe someone needs support for actually producing the key code for that button (this might ofcourse be another bug) -- unable to type <, > and | while using Finnish layout on a 101-key keyboard https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/181595 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
