Java Desktop System Release 3 Troubleshooting Guide

2.6.2 Error Message After Upgrade

Platform 

  • Linux

Problem  

Change Request Number: 6261477 

The following error message is displayed when you login after you upgrade from Java Desktop System Release 2 to Java Desktop System Release 3: 

You have a keyboard remapping file (.Xmodmap) in your home directory whose contents will now be ignored. You can use the keyboard preferences to restore them

Solution  

  • Remove the .Xmodmap file in your $HOME directory.

  • If necessary, use your keyboard preferences to restore customized settings.