keyboard layout

At bottom of login screen in Karmic 9.10, there should be a keyboard selector.

it does not work i don't find any keyboard setting but only language setting in the sign in box.

Sorry, it is only when you have many users on the computer (I use both an english and a french account for support).
And I never had this problem with arabic (only mismatch french/english).

Don't know if this workaround is usable in your case:
http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-reset-forgotten-root-password/

Hi,

Try to select English as language. Usually there is a match between languages and their default keyboard layout choice, unless you have specified the system to use a specific keyboard during the installation.

Normally when you select one user (even when there is only one) you are offered with two drop-up menus, on the left side with the language selection and on its right, the keyboard selection.

regards

well guys no body can tell me how to login throw terminal avoiding the password??

there must be a way.

i can't switch on my computer for more than few days,this is not normal! according to the answers of the same problem there are so many people in the same problem.

well guys no body can tell me how to login throw terminal avoiding the password??

there must be a way.

i can't switch on my computer for more than few days,this is not normal! according to the answers of the same problem there are so many people in the same problem.

Unfortunately people who work on security are doing all possible to avoid other people to go around password!
Did you have tried visual keyboard on login screen ?

no i don't know that it exists this visual keyboard on the login screen.

if you tell me how to get there?

there is no icons on bottom right of screen!
i still need help

In my Karmic login screen, I have at bottom right:

an icon looks like a man in a circle
the date
the power off icon

What is your current version of Ubuntu (10.4 Lucid, 9.10 Karmic, 9.4 Jackalop or 8.10 Intrepid) ?

it.s ok i just install a new ubuntu...
thank you

Thanks delance, that solved my question.