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KBD_MODE(1)                                                        KBD_MODE(1)




NAME

       kbd_mode - recover the PC console keyboard


SYNOPSIS

       kbd_mode [ -a -u ]


DESCRIPTION

       Kbd_mode resets the PC console keyboard to a rational state.


OPTIONS

       The following options are supported:

       -a      Set  the  keyboard  so  that ASCII characters are read from the
               console.

       -u      Set the keyboard so that undecoded  keyboard  values  are  read
               from the console.


EXAMPLES

       If  the  server  crashes or otherwise fails to put the keyboard back in
       ascii mode when it exits, it can leave your keyboard dead.  If you  are
       able to login remotely, you can reset it typing:

            kbd_mode -a


       Conversely,  changing  the  keyboard  to ascii mode while the server is
       running will make the keyboard appear to be dead while  the  the  mouse
       continues  to  work.  Again, if you are able to login remotely, you can
       reset it typing:

            kbd_mode -u





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