> There's an easier way to do these steps, usually.  See if you can find your
> keyboard in /etc/X11/xkb/symbols/inet (or perhaps one of the other files in
> that directory).  Then all you need to do is add the appropriate XkbModel
> line to your XF86Config (rather than the default pc102).  
> 
> I have a Logitech Cordless Freedom Pro, so the relevant section of
> XF86Config for me looks like:
> 
> Section "InputDevice"
>         Identifier      "Generic Keyboard"
>         Driver          "keyboard"
>         Option          "CoreKeyboard"
>         Option          "XkbRules"      "xfree86"
>         Option          "XkbModel"      "logicordless"
>         Option          "XkbLayout"     "us"
> EndSection
> 
> For an MS Natural Keyboard, I'd try "microsoftpro" rather than
> "logicordless".
> 
> Using xev you ought to find that XF86AudioPlay, etc, now all work as
> expected.
> 
> Of course, if this doesn't work, there's always xmodmap :)

Thanks for the valuable insight Andrew. I checked the available Microsoft
mappings but unfortunately none cover all of the additional keys on my particular
model :( so it looks like i'll have to stick with xmodmap for the time being.

Tim.
 
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Timothy Miles-Board
Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia Group
University of Southampton
http://www.milesboard.org/

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