showkey: A Linux Command-Line Tool for Keyboard Troubleshooting
2025-01-30
The author encountered a strange issue where their "]" key kept repeating. Using the Linux command-line tool `showkey`, they discovered the culprit: a secondary keyboard pressed against an IMSAI 8080 Replica under their desk. `showkey` displays keycodes and scancodes, aiding in keyboard input troubleshooting. The -a option provides ASCII, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal values for pressed keys. The article details `showkey`'s installation, usage, and options, sharing the author's problem-solving experience.
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