Re: USB keyboard problem

I have a usb keyboard (Genius slimstar pro) and am having
the same problems as others are experiencing. When the kb
is first loaded, the two modifiers ctrl and shift are
"stuck" on. This results in keys like d exiting your
terminal. If you hit ctrl and shift on another kb (I have
an at kb hooked up as well) it resets these modifiers.
Once this has been done, a majority of the keys (a-z, 1-0
etc...) work as they should. None of the modifier keys
work though.

I think I found a way to duplicate this problem with a "working"
USB keyboard. I have a Memorex MX2710 that I have never had
any problems with on FreeBSD. If I:
1. Hold down left control and left shift on the keyboard
2. Unplug the keyboard from the running system
3. Release left control and left shift
4. Plug the keyboard back in
...I seem to have similar issues (hitting d sends ctrl-D, etc.).

I'm running 6.2 prerelease from October 29.
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