KBD_MODE(1) UNIX Programmer's Manual KBD_MODE(1)
kbd_mode - recover the PC console keyboard
kbd_mode [ -a -u ]
Kbd_mode resets the PC console keyboard to a rational state.
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.
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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