http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/2051/ Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts dialog. It is possible to set, but you have to start gconf-editor from the command line. In gconf-editor -> / -> apps -> metacity -> window_keybindings you have to manually type the combination, instead of pressing the desired key combination.

[375 votes] Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #2051


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I'd like to see Canonical release a LLTS version that would be supported for 10 years, then we might end up with a stable OS at the end of it.]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:58:57 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:02:08 +0000
However, I find that as soon as I change the mapping setting, pressing the left hand 'win' key on it's own won't bring up the applications menu. Trying to assign the windows key in the keyboard shortcut application doesn't do anything.

It seems like in Windows, this key is special in that it can behave as a modifer *and* as a normal key in its own right, but this doesn't seem to be possible in ubuntu.

Perhaps it is, but it is in an obscure option somewhere. It should really be quite obvious. Changing the keyboard mapping is not obvious and also risky to some users; screw that up, and your keyboard might stop working completely.

P.S. Is there a good reason why this key is called so many confusing things ('Super L')? Why can't we just call it the windows key, and have 'Windows Key' displayed in the shortcut assignments?]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 13:39:48 +0000