Map some other function to the insert key

[Scott James Remnant]

On Mon, 2005-04-18 at 00:28 -0400, Yuan Qi wrote:

> One of the usability problems the author have mentioned in his article 
> is the fact that the insert key is mapped to the overwrite mode. Since 
> most computer users (even intermediate users) are not aware of this 
> mode, they will be confused and frustrated by the software's "buggy" 
> behaviour. Therefore, I suggest that we either map a different function 
> to this key or just disable it. Personally, I think the Paste function 
> is the most sensible function to be mapped to the insert key.
> 
Keys should do what the label on top of them says, anything else is a
ridiculous default.

Insert should toggle between Insert and Overwrite modes.
Caps Lock should LOCK CAPS ON or turn the lock off.

etc.

Doing otherwise would be akin to having a big button that says "turn
lights on" that, when pushed, electricutes the user because that's "more
usable".


On the other hand, I don't see any problem with adding Layout Options to
Keyboard Preferences for people who wish to modify their keyboard from
the long-established behaviours.

Scott
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Scott James Remnant          Ubuntu Down Under -- 25th - 30th April 2005
scott at ubuntu.com                     Vibe Rushcutters, Sydney, Australia
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