Swiss keyboard layout under XFree86 4.x

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 7.2
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Symptom

During the installation progress you have selected the swiss keyoard layout and you get a black console or SaX2 doesn't start.

Cause

An error in the SaX2 package.

Solution

Solution without an internet connection

Please set up your X server accordingly to your hardware components. Also have a look at the "Reference Manual" (chapter 5.3). Within the submenu "Keyboard" please select your swiss keyboard layout.

Solution with an internet connection:

The package can be installed by using "YOU" or manually by entering the following command: rpm -Uvh sax2-4.3-94.i386.rpm

Please set up your X server accordingly to your hardware components. Also have a look at the "Reference Manual" (chapter 5.3). Within the submenu "Keyboard" please select your swiss keyboard layout.
Keywords: KEYBOARD, SWISS, SAX2, X, 4.0

Categories: XFree86 , Hardware

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