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    Slash from numpad not working

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Kyle, Dec 25, 2010.

  1. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    It works normally, but when I'm viewing a file using "less" and want to search for a word, and hence press "/" from the numpad, it doesnt work. Using slash from the non-numpad key works. Why is this?
     
    Kyle, Dec 25, 2010
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    It depends on your keymap, keyboard, distro... what model do you have and what distro and version are you running?
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 25, 2010
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    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    It doesnt work on diff configs.
    On US keyboard+ Debian Lenny, doesnt work
    On european keyboard +Ubuntu 10.10 same problem...
     
    Kyle, Dec 25, 2010
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    Most likely an issue with less/vi.
     
    Thomas, Dec 26, 2010
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    Hmmm, but should the / key from the numpad be indistinguishable to applications from the / key from the main keyboard?
     
    Kyle, Dec 27, 2010
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