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Linux 6.17 Will Correctly Map by Default F13 to F24 Keys on PS/2 Keyboards

17 days ago
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-Input-Drivers
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  • #Keyboard
  • #Linux
  • #Drivers
  • Linux 6.17 will now correctly map F13 to F24 keys on PS/2 keyboards by default.
  • The ATKBD driver patch was contributed by Werner Sembach from TUXEDO Computers.
  • Microsoft Windows has long recognized F13-F24 keys, though they are rarely physical keys on most keyboards.
  • Specialized keyboards like the Unicomp PC 122 include these function keys.
  • The patch ensures F24 is mapped correctly, resolving conflicts with Zenkaku/Hankaku keys.
  • F13-F22 scancodes were previously unmapped, so this change avoids potential issues.
  • Linux 6.17 also includes improvements to Samsung keypad, evdev input handling, and Synaptics RMI driver.
  • Goodix touchscreen driver now supports polling mode and FocalTech FT8716.
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