On Sunday 18 July 2010 12:15:47 you wrote:
> I had this problem after installing Slackware 13.1 and XFCE 4.6.1
> I don't remember having it with previous versions.
> 
> Slackware still uses hal, which I understand is on its way out. If
> your system doesn't use hal, this may not help.
It does use hal, and that did help. I can now start typing properly.
Thanks!
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