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	[http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/repo/Modified_Hildon_Desktop.html modified-hildon-desktop] is a package of a modified version of hildon desktop with changed keyboard related functionality.		[http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/repo/Modified_Hildon_Desktop.html modified-hildon-desktop] is a package of a modified version of hildon desktop with changed keyboard related functionality.

-	* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=~~676782~~ Thread on talk.maemo.org]	+	* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=64336 Thread on talk.maemo.org]

	Install with this [http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/770/n900/m-h-d.install install file].		Install with this [http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/770/n900/m-h-d.install install file].

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-	modified-hildon-desktop is a a package of a modified version of hildon desktop with changed keyboard related functionality.	+	[http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/repo/Modified_Hildon_Desktop.html modified-hildon-desktop] is a package of a modified version of hildon desktop with changed keyboard related functionality.
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		+	* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=676782 Thread on talk.maemo.org]

	Install with this [http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/770/n900/m-h-d.install install file].		Install with this [http://my.arava.co.il/~matan/770/n900/m-h-d.install install file].

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- * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values): + * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command: <pre>gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value></pre>where <key type> is <code>int</code> for integer values and <code>bool</code> for true/false values):
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone</code><br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace</code> (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl</code><br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl</code> (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work: + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel</code><br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:
 *** q selects leftmost icon in top row.  *** q selects leftmost icon in top row.
 *** w selects second icon from left in top row.  *** w selects second icon from left in top row.
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 *** z selects leftmost icon in third row.  *** z selects leftmost icon in third row.
 *** v selects fourth icon from left in the third row.  *** v selects fourth icon from left in the third row.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator<br /> If the value of this key is true, a press of a letter key while in task navigator or launcher is reported on the d-bus. If the previous key is true, only letters not corresponding to icons are reported. If home_contacts_phone key is false, then also keys pressed while in home screen are reported. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator</code><br /> If the value of this key is true, a press of a letter key while in task navigator or launcher is reported on the d-bus. If the previous key is true, only letters not corresponding to icons are reported. If home_contacts_phone key is false, then also keys pressed while in home screen are reported.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav<br /> The action when ctrl+backspace is pressed while the task navigator is showing is controlled by this integer key: + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav</code><br /> The action when ctrl+backspace is pressed while the task navigator is showing is controlled by this integer key:
 **# Go to home screen.  **# Go to home screen.
 **# Go to launcher.  **# Go to launcher.
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 **# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.  **# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
 *** Any other value - do nothing.  *** Any other value - do nothing.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts</code> (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window. + ** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn</code> (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.
 Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.  Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.
 * Non-configurable changes:  * Non-configurable changes:
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 ** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).  ** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).
 ** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.  ** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.
- ** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal. + ** A D-Bus signal <code>activate_window_time</code> with an <code>int</code> parameter <code>n</code>, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
- ** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time. + ** Two signals similar to the previous two: <code>close_window</code> and <code>close_window_time</code>.
  
 === Settings examples ===  === Settings examples ===
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 * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):  * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator. + ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false. + ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:
 *** q selects leftmost icon in top row.  *** q selects leftmost icon in top row.
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 **# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.  **# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
 *** Any other value - do nothing.  *** Any other value - do nothing.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations. + ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window. + ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.
  + Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.
 * Non-configurable changes:  * Non-configurable changes:
 ** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.  ** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.




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 * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):  * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
- ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ofthis key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen. + ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.




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 ** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.  ** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
 ** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.  ** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.
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  + === Settings examples ===
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  + To enable keyboard acceleration in launcher and task navigator (q selects top left icon/window, etc.) type:
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  +  gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator -t bool true
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  + To make pressing of ctrl+backspace in the task navigator open the launcher, type:
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  +  gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav -t int 2




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 Changes from hildon-desktop:  Changes from hildon-desktop:
  
- * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop: + * A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ofthis key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ofthis key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.




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 ** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.  ** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.
 ** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).  ** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).
  + ** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.
  + ** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
  + ** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.




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 **# Activate the window that was active almost most recently. (In this mode, use two presses of ctrl+backspace two alternate between two windows).  **# Activate the window that was active almost most recently. (In this mode, use two presses of ctrl+backspace two alternate between two windows).
 **# Activate the most recently active window.  **# Activate the most recently active window.
  + **# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
 *** Any other value - do nothing.  *** Any other value - do nothing.
 ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.  ** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.

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-	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>~~'',~~ where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):	+	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command: <pre>gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value></pre>where <key type> is <code>int</code> for integer values and <code>bool</code> for true/false values):
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone</code><br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace</code> (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl</code><br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl</code> (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel</code><br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:
	*** q selects leftmost icon in top row.		*** q selects leftmost icon in top row.
	*** w selects second icon from left in top row.		*** w selects second icon from left in top row.
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	*** z selects leftmost icon in third row.		*** z selects leftmost icon in third row.
	*** v selects fourth icon from left in the third row.		*** v selects fourth icon from left in the third row.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator<br /> If the value of this key is true, a press of a letter key while in task navigator or launcher is reported on the d-bus. If the previous key is true, only letters not corresponding to icons are reported. If home_contacts_phone key is false, then also keys pressed while in home screen are reported.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator</code><br /> If the value of this key is true, a press of a letter key while in task navigator or launcher is reported on the d-bus. If the previous key is true, only letters not corresponding to icons are reported. If home_contacts_phone key is false, then also keys pressed while in home screen are reported.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav<br /> The action when ctrl+backspace is pressed while the task navigator is showing is controlled by this integer key:	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav</code><br /> The action when ctrl+backspace is pressed while the task navigator is showing is controlled by this integer key:
	**# Go to home screen.		**# Go to home screen.
	**# Go to launcher.		**# Go to launcher.
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	**# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.		**# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
	*** Any other value - do nothing.		*** Any other value - do nothing.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts</code> (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.	+	** <code>/apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn</code> (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.
	Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.		Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.
	* Non-configurable changes:		* Non-configurable changes:
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	** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).		** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).
	** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.		** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.
-	** A d-~~bus~~ signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.	+	** A D-Bus signal <code>activate_window_time</code> with an <code>int</code> parameter <code>n</code>, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
-	** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.	+	** Two signals similar to the previous two: <code>close_window</code> and <code>close_window_time</code>.

	=== Settings examples ===		=== Settings examples ===
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	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]
		+	[[Category:Fremantle]]

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	gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav -t int 2		gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav -t int 2
		+
		+	[[Category:Software]]

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	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):		* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.	+	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace (*)<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.	+	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shift_ctrl (*)<br /> If the value of this key is true, then ctrl-shift-letter combinations are reported on the d-bus, allowing implementation of global shortcut keys. H,N,P,X are reported on the dbus only if the previous key is false.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/launcher_navigator_accel<br /> If the value of this is true, icons in the launcher and task navigator can be selected by pressing corresponding keys:<br />In the task navigator, if the letter is pressed with shift or FN, the corresponding task is closed, instead of switched to.<br />Examples of how the key work:
	*** q selects leftmost icon in top row.		*** q selects leftmost icon in top row.
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	**# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.		**# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
	*** Any other value - do nothing.		*** Any other value - do nothing.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.	+	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts (*)<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.	+	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_shortcuts_use_fn (*)<br /> use ctrl+FN+key instead of ctrl+shift+key for D-Bus shortcuts. This is much easier to press, but conflicts with FN+ctrl for opening special keys window.
		+	Keys marked with (*) are only read at start time, so you need to restart hildon-desktop (or reboot) for changes to take effect.
	* Non-configurable changes:		* Non-configurable changes:
	** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.		** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.

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	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):		* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
-	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ~~ofthis~~ key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.	+	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value of this key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/preset_shift_ctrl<br /> If the value of this key is true, ctrl-shift-x opens an xterm, ctrl-shift-p saves an image of the screen, ctrl-shift-n toggles composite mode and ctrl-shift-h jumps to home screen.

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	** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.		** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
	** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.		** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.
		+
		+	=== Settings examples ===
		+
		+	To enable keyboard acceleration in launcher and task navigator (q selects top left icon/window, etc.) type:
		+
		+	gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_launcher_navigator -t bool true
		+
		+	To make pressing of ctrl+backspace in the task navigator open the launcher, type:
		+
		+	gconftool-2 -s /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace_in_tasknav -t int 2

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	Changes from hildon-desktop:		Changes from hildon-desktop:

-	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop:	+	* A few gconf keys affect the operation of hildon-desktop (change value of keys with the terminal command ''gconftool-2 -s <key> -t <key type> <new value>'', where <key type> is ''int'' for integer values and ''bool'' for true/false values):
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ofthis key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/home_contacts_phone<br /> If the value ofthis key is false, the phones and contacts applications will not be called when a key is pressed while in the home screen.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/ctrl_backspace<br /> If the value of this key is false then ctrl-backspace is free for applications to use, instead of the default behaviour of jumping to task navigator.

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	** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.		** Left and right arrows change desktops in the home screen.
	** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).		** A d-bus signal set_state allows other programs to select the state (application, home screen, task navigator, launcher).
		+	** A d-bus signal activate_window with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in the order displayed in the task navigator) - only call this when task navigator is displayed or activating a full screen window.
		+	** A d-bus signal activate_window_time with an int parameter n, for activating the nth window (in order of last activation time). 0 is oldest. Use negative numbers for reverse order: -1 is newest. Same warning as in previous signal.
		+	** Two signals similar to the previous two: close_window and close_window_time.

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	**# Activate the window that was active almost most recently. (In this mode, use two presses of ctrl+backspace two alternate between two windows).		**# Activate the window that was active almost most recently. (In this mode, use two presses of ctrl+backspace two alternate between two windows).
	**# Activate the most recently active window.		**# Activate the most recently active window.
		+	**# ctrl+backspace behaves like alt-tab on desktop (at least on KDE). While ctrl is pressed, every press of backspace rotates the windows. When ctrl is released, the selected (top left) window is activated.
	*** Any other value - do nothing.		*** Any other value - do nothing.
	** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.		** /apps/osso/hildon-desktop/key-actions/dbus_ctrl_shortcuts<br /> If this key is true, hildon desktop captures and reports on D-Bus the following combinations: ctrl+space, ctrl+comma, ctrl+period, ctrl+volume+/-. This conflicts with other uses for some of these combinations.

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