On 10/11/2012 01:32 PM, Paul Allen Newell wrote:
On 10/10/2012 6:43 PM, Ed Greshko wrote:
> I see..... It has been a long time since I've used a wired PS2 keyboard.
However, when I had a RHELv4 system with a wired PS2 keyboard I noticed that the keyboard
would become non-responsive if it were unplugged/plugged. The X server would lose
connection to it and would not re-establish a connection until a logout (which restarts
the X server).
>
> Frankly, the first thing I would do is find another keyboard and see if that helps.
I may be unique in that I've got an old keyboard on the shelf for emergencies. :-)
:-)
>
Ed:
I've only seen the problem under circumstances when there has been no unplug/plug,
but your information that X server would not re-establish a connection until logout fits
what I am seeing.
I've got a couple old keyboards (actually, the one I am using is an old keyboard,
too).
Once I try Kevin's suggestion of holding down the shift for 15-20 seconds, I will
swap out keyboards and use the one that came with the machine (HP)
OK.... I should have pointed out that I am speculating you *may* have a wonky wire or
connection which results in a momentary disconnect. I've had several of these over
they years. All caused by cats either gnawing on cables or ripping them out while playing
a game of tag. :-) :-)
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