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G4 usb/adb keyboard problem
Name: Jerry Matchett Date: November 23, 2001 at 11:55:57 Pacific
Comment:
I operate three Macs with single keyboard, monitor and mouse using a simple adb KVM box. Using an ADB keyboard and mouse I operate a PPC9500(G3 upgrade), G3 Blue and White Mac(thru adb port) and G4 800 dual (with usb/adb adapter.) Everything works fine, except G4 superdrive only opens and closes thru key on new USB keyboard. Is there any way to program a function key on adb keyboard to emulate this key? Any other solution like AppleScript? How do I do it?
Name: the pickle Date: November 23, 2001 at 21:07:53 Pacific
Reply:
On your G4's installer CD, you'll find a folder called "CD Extras." In that folder should be an AppleScript for ejecting the CD/DVD media. Assign that to a function key (F15 works well if you're using an extended keyboard) using the Keyboard control panel in OS 9.1 or higher and you're all set.
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