Backspace Key not working since update to 10.5.8

Hi,
I recently updated to 10.5.8 (or which ever update it was where the iDisk icon turned blue) and now my backspace key doesn't seem to be working. I am using a white Apple USB keyboard. The backspace key now functions like the forward delete key and if I want to backspace I have to press Shift + Backspace. This is very frustrating and not something I have had to do before or need to do on my Powerbook.
At first I thought the keyboard was broken, but I am running a Power Mac G4 on a switch cable with the same keyboard and monitor. I have updated the Power Mac to 10.5.8 and the backspace key works fine.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Yours
Dominic

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