[Bug 632581] Re: Unity should facilitate end-user mapping of the Super key

[Tony Espy]

I just want to be sure everyone understands the three options on the
table, as there's been some confusion internally...

First, as I understand it, currently the only  function tied to the
Super key in Unity, is the raising of an application's window by using
Super + a numeric key ( used to index the currently running applications
).

As there's a legal requirement that OEM pre-installs not enable software
functions tied to the Super key due to contract/legal restrictions
involving the Windows logo, the following proposals have been made:

1. Disable the Super key function(s) in Unity by default.  Re-enable the
function when the user first initiates an action ( e.g. pressing the
Ubuntu button ) which causes the Dash(board) to be displayed.

2. Add a Unity-specific GConf key which Unity reads to determine if the
Super key function(s) should be disabled.   This would be set to
disabled on OEM pre-installs.

3. Use X11 xmodmap command to disable the Super key altogether on OEM
pre-installs.

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Unity should facilitate end-user mapping of the Super key
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/632581
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