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How to map Zorin Menu to Windows Key in ZorinOS 9 Core

sureshnarne1987

Thu May 07, 2015 8:22:23 am

Hi
I am a new guy to zorin world, i am testing zorin for my office environment, can any one help me How to map Zorin Menu to Windows Key in ZorinOS 9 Core

Thanks in advance

Suresh

Wolfman

Thu May 07, 2015 9:54:15 am

Hi Suresh,

you cannot do it I'm afraid to say, I did touch this subject with the devs but they haven't implemented it yet!.

You can try messing around with the keyboard settings in System Settings > Hardware > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Custom Shortcuts and create a shortcut but I don't think it will work:

Keyboard_001.jpg

Swarfendor437

Thu May 07, 2015 11:59:47 am

Sorry to contradict you Wolfman, but yes you can ... well you do need to tweak the system:

1. Install Cairo Dock - from a terminal (Ctrl+ Alt+ T):

Code:
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock


2. Install GnoMenu see viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7983

3. Go to 'add-ons' tab of Cairo-Dock, select 'Get More add-ons' you will be taken to their web site and drag the 'GnoMenu' add-on down to the Dock. :D

Then you can Map the Windows key! :mrgreen:

https://vimeo.com/85050945

Wolfman

Fri May 08, 2015 5:12:18 am

Alrighty Swarf, I'll give you that one, what I meant was: You can't do it using a bog standard Zorin 9 Core OS desktop!. :D

Devs, are you reading this thread as we asked for this feature to be implemented a while ago!. :D