Here is a question that search turned up nothing on. Almost every keyboard I have ever purchased has a key on the lefthand side at the bottom with the M$ logo on it. If this button is pressed when using a Windows OS the Start menu comes up. Why can't this be done on a Linux OS when using Kde or Gnome? An unused key is a terrible thing to waste. Could the function be programmed in Perl? Is there a copyright problem, etc.?

xenchu

Update:Ok, it was a stupid question. No, as you were, it was a very stupid question. And from its reputation, it was very much disliked as well.

In my defense, I use Gnome on Redhat Linux 9 and the key is inoperative. But I did learn something. Think before you write. I learned it again. The next time I get my 1000 dumbass questions pin.

Thanks to all who replied. And thank you again for not burning me when you did.

xenchu



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