Re: [gentoo-user] xkeyboard-config overwrote files in CONFIG_PROTECT-ed directory (/usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols)

[gevisz <gevisz@gmail.com>]

Ionen Wolkens replied that it should be /etc/xkb/symbols/ directory.
I will try it. If it does not work, I will copy my custom keyboard
configuration files from there manually.

вс, 27 июл. 2025 г. в 18:01, gevisz <gevisz@gmail.com>:
>
> If leaving my custom keyboard layout files in /etc/xkb directory will
> work, it will suit my needs.
>
> I just wonder if it should be /etc/xkb/symbols/ directory or just
> /etc/xkb directory to place a keyboard layout file like "us", for
> example.
>
> вс, 27 июл. 2025 г. в 17:49, Dale <rdalek1967@gmail.com>:
> >
> > gevisz wrote:
> > > Thank you for this and the next your suggestion.
> > > Probably, I will symlink my custom keyboard layout files there.
> >
> >
> > I think the reply on the bug gave a clue.  Your user files should be in
> > /etc/xkb.  Given that reply should work with Gentoo, I'd try that
> > first.  If that doesn't work, maybe try the info in the link I shared
> > earlier.  I'm not sure linking is the right way either.  It might mess
> > up a link as well by renaming something and breaking the link or some
> > other method one wouldn't expect.  I'd try putting the files somewhere
> > in /etc and then test it to see if it sees your config and works like it
> > should.  You should be safe if that works.
> >
> > My fingers are awful today.  I'm about to wear the print off my
> > backspace key.  After proofing three times, I hope this email makes
> > sense still.  :/
> >
> > Dale
> >
> > :-)  :-)
> >