[SOLVED] Unable to switch languages (KDE3)

[jurco]

Hi guys, finally after months of trying versions of *ubuntu x.0y I finally decided for hardy with KDE3.

After fresh install I have problem with switching languages. I added Slovak(sk) and English(us) and enabled Alt + Shift switching. Even after reboot I am not able to switch languages with this shortcut. I can switch languages only with clickinkg the flag icon in tray.

I dont know what to do, please help.

[ntzim]

Re: Unable to switch languages (KDE3)

Make the following correction in the keyboard section of /etc/X11/xorg.conf

Section "InputDevice"
    Identifier   "Generic Keyboard"
    ....
    ....
    Option     "XkbLayout"   "us,sk"
    Option     "XkbOptions"  "grp:alt_shift_toggle,grp_led:scroll"
EndSection

[jurco]

Re: Unable to switch languages (KDE3)

My xorg.conf looks like this:

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc104"
Option "XkbLayout" "sk,us"
Option "XkbOptions" "grp:alt_shift_toggle"
EndSection

I have language indicator in system tray showing SK by default (and when I click it I have US) so I can type in chosen language.

When I change to us keyboard with alt+shift, I have these characters when typing: "Ł€→¶Đ &`~¶~&ŧ€¶đ |→ŧ` ↓𠳀°{ø~¶Đ" (Weird characters with us keyboard)

That is my problem

[jurco]

Re: Unable to switch languages (KDE3)

OK, my solution is.

Removed all keyboard layouts from Keyboard options in kcontrol and disabled also switching languages.

Then manually edited xaorg.conf with options above. Installed kkbswitch and added to tray.

Switching works now!