Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Solution for on-screen keyboard

Asked by Henrik

Hi. I have tried getting a usable on-screen keyboard with the netbook remix. The "onboard" keyboard in the accessibility preferences isn't very usable, since "maximus" maximises it. I have ended up using the "matchbox-keyboard" package together with a customized panel button that toggles the keyboard. I've placed the button on the far right of the panel, and it calls this script:

#!/bin/sh
PID=`pidof matchbox-keyboard`
if [ "$PID" = "" ]; then
  matchbox-keyboard
else
  kill $PID
fi

I guess there are better ways of doing this?

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joebodo (joebodo) said : 		#1

Try adding the accessibility on-screen application to maximus exceptions as indicated by caho:
gconf-editor -> Apps -> Maximus -> Exclude_Class

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Henrik (neu242) said : 		#2

Thanks, Exclude_Class helped to get "onboard" usable.

I am still looking for a way of enabling/disabling the keyboard easily. In Windows the tablet keyboard is pulled in and out with an easily accessible tab at the edge of the screen.

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joebodo (joebodo) said : 		#3

Maybe you will have more luck in a forum that is specifically for accessibility (or for the on-screen application).

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Sara (sfauzia) said : 		#4

I recommend installing easystrokes, and making a gesture that toggles keyboard to open. It's very customizable.

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