Extra keyboard key without X

Question

I followed this guide to configure the key: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ex … in_Console
Everything works so far, however, i have two issues with this approach:
1. If i press the key too long, the command gets executed more then once.
Maybe i can run the command with the key release event, instead of the key press event?
2. I need to have a virtual terminal available to execute the command. If there is another
program running, the command string gets sent to this program instead of being executed.
Any ideas?

Answer 1

MickeyKnox wrote:Can i use the X mechanics without having X running?
Um ... by definition: No.
MickeyKnox wrote:The key is the power button of an iMac keyboard. I use it to turn on the monitor via HDMI / CEC.
This should be handled by systemd/logind unless you've disabled it.  Macs are sometimes a bit odd though - there are AUR packages (IIRC) for ensuring these buttons are recognized.  (EDIT: oops, nevermind this part - logind should handle the power button to power off - I don't know if you can customize this action.)
But on X being to slow ... to slow for what?  How were you running it?  Running no WM with just a fullscreen terminal (e.g. urxvt) should not use many resources beyond just using a tty.  Plus then you can get 256 colors and easily customizable bindings ... and you can view images/pdfs as needed without having to use special framebuffer tools.
Last edited by Trilby (2014-05-11 12:56:27)