Quote Originally Posted by _mario_ View Post
1. would it be possible to additionally add a mapping from enter to insert (bootcamp style), just like from backspace to delete, with:
Code:
{ KEY_ENTER, KEY_INSERT },
maybe others might also need this key.
Interesting thought, but also controversial. It is true that the insert key is the only one of the navigation keys currently not mapped. It is also true that the natural key on a full-size apple keyboard is the help key (google). It may also be confusing to some people. Here is a deal: If you start a new thread about this key, where people can try it out using the hid-dkms package (yes, I'm putting it in), and the general feeling is 'wow, good idea', then we can send it to kernel.org. Otherwise, we'll have to find another solution for the macbooks. Ok?

2. this approach is likely to cause new problems (and questions) after a kernel upgrade to a major version, because the module gets rebuilt after rebooting, but again isn't incorporated into the ramdisk. what about adding the option:
Code:
REMAKE_INITRD=y
to dkms.conf?
Mario
Good catch, thanks. Incorporated and uploaded.

To everyone: if you test the Expose, Dashboard and Insert key mappings and feel comfortable with it, please send a private message with name, email and mac model; not only macbooks. Once enough people have done that, I will send a patch to kernel.org with all names listed as Tested-by. It will take some time, but at least we make sure no-one gets bitten by the change.

Cheers!