Windows key as shortcut not working

**Strohfeuer** · October 31st, 2009

In Ubuntu 9.04 I set the Windows key to open the terminal.
Now I have installed 9.10 and under System > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts I can now not set this key to run the terminal.
Anyone know why?
Windows key + Space works ...

**sliketymo** · October 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by Strohfeuer

In Ubuntu 9.04 I set the Windows key to open the terminal.
Now I have installed 9.10 and under System > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts I can now not set this key to run the terminal.
Anyone know why?
Windows key + Space works ...

System>Preferences>keyboard>layouts>Layout Options

**Strohfeuer** · October 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by sliketymo

System>Preferences>keyboard>layouts>Layout Options

Thanks, but what do I have to do there? I guess it's the behavior of Alt/Win keys, but which option should I choose?

**sliketymo** · October 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by Strohfeuer

Thanks, but what do I have to do there? I guess it's the behavior of Alt/Win keys, but which option should I choose?

Try: ALT/WIN key behavior>Control is mapped to Win keys(and the usual Ctrl keys)

**jhenager** · October 31st, 2009

There is an option under System>Preferences>Keyboard Shortcuts to launch a Terminal session. Just highlight that and choose an unused keyboard combination.