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Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts [KARMIC KOALA BIBLE #16]

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Create Bespoke Keyboard Actions

2 Nov
ubuntu karmic koala

Here are some fast access tips, showing how to make time with keystroke shortcut combinations to open quickly anything you need on a regular basis.

Maybe you open and close some application, like Nautilus or the terminal, regularly, or maybe you need to type frequently some special character.

.. What a palava! Not any more.

Set Up & Enhance Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

In simple copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero.

Scroll down for the full series index.

Wake up and smell the Ubuntu! Hope it helps. the_guv

These two tweaks are handy for:-

  • opening files, folders or applications on the fly
  • personalising keyboard functionality

Here goes ..

Manipulate Default Shortcut Settings

Go here:-

System > Preferences > Keyboard shortcuts

Browse the list and it's all pretty self-explanatory.

I like to add the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T to run a new terminal, f'rinstance, and Ctrl+Alt+T to open Nautilus with my /home/username folder.

Alternatively or as well, you can play with more custom shortcuts using the enhanced graphics manager, CompizConfig Settings Manager. Thing is, I've never done that, so sorry I can't tell you how! Lemme know someone.

Mapping the Windows Key as a Modifier

Get that Windows key doing something useful. After all, it's your hardware, whatever darned logo monopolises it. Read Part 18 - Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10.

Manipulate Keyboard Settings

Go here:-

System >Preferences > Keyboard > Layouts > Layout options

For example, I add the Eurosign by choosing, cleverly enough, Adding Eurosign to certain keys, then choosing E. Then I can print the symbol by typing Alt Gr+E.

Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE

Set up Koala .. tweak it to perfection .. & maximize productivity .. for work & play.

That's what the Karmic Koala Bible does, stepped out in easy copy/paste guides.

From Linux initiates to intermediates, here's what you need.

  1. Intro: Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
  2. Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?
  3. Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy
  4. HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10
  5. UPGRADE Jaunty 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10
  6. apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr
  7. Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc
  8. Add The Best Software Repositories
  9. Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages
  10. Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers
  11. Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services
  12. Speed Up 9.10 Boot & Personalise GRUB
  13. Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness
  14. Restore 9.10 'home' Folder from Backup
  15. SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount
  16. TWEAK File Management Preferences
  17. Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts
  18. Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10
  19. HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall
  20. HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep
  21. Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category
  22. Add Application Launcher to Panel
  23. Set Preferred Startup Applications
  24. Remember Running Applications on Reboot
  25. Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox


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