Problem with repeating keys

[bsmith]

I haven't been able to use FreeBSD for a while because of computer problems. I have a dell inspiron 15 3000 series. I wish I could give you more but the numbers have rubbed off. I installed FreeBSD but was having too many problems so I burned a new dvd, did my md5sum. No problem. But I have the same problem. Repeating keys. I can't even set my root oasswd so I can't continue. I have an external keyboard that I already tried, no luck, Any suggestions? I really want to start using FreeBSD again.

 

[bsmith]

ok I was finally able to set my passwds with numerous tries but the problem continues.

 

[bookwormep]

Might be helpful:
https://techpaul.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/keyboard-troubleshooting-is-sticky-keys-on/

I know from experience over the years people spill on their keyboards..might or might not be otherwise.

Edit: The other solution mentioned in this article involves a "Sticky-Keys" on-switch, that should be switched off. But, how to manipulate the switch may mean using Microsoft to do that.....(?!?!)

 

[rufwoof]

Some keys or all keys, i.e. could it be something like needing

keyrate=250.45

in /etc/rc.conf (adjusted as desired i.e. the above is wait 250 milliseconds before starting the repeat, then repeat every 45 ms)

 

[bsmith]

Thanks but I'm positive I haven't spilled or eaten anything by it. I fried a notebook by spilling some coffee on it a long time ago. I'll try the repeating key rate as soon as I can figure out how to make install clean nano. I never use vi. We don't get along.

 

[bookwormep]

Here is another article on "sticky keys" :
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Keyboard-and-Console-HOWTO-15.html

From the paragraph 15.2 Sticky Keys under X - It looks like you can hit the shift-key (5) times and it should disable the sticky keys modifier. Hope this helps.

 

[bsmith]

Thanks but I had to give up on installing FreeBSD on this computer. It wouldn't recognize my wireless card no matter what I tried. I couldn't my touchscreen to work and I can't remember what else. I didn't want to bother everyone with endless questions.