Why does this command doesn't run at startup

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So I want to turn capslock into ctrl. From my google-fu the command to run is /usr/bin/setxkbmap -option "ctrl:nocaps" and it works when I run it at the terminal. But when I place it on 'Startup Appliacations' the command fails to take effect. Any idea why?

This is wrong way to set xkb settings anyway. The proper way is to use xorg.conf. (i.e. Option "XKbOptions" "ctrl:nocaps".) — Sparhawk, Apr 12 '14 at 11:46
possible duplicate of Make setxkbmap preferences being set at startup — Glutanimate, Aug 23 '14 at 20:56

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 12 '14 at 12:48

On recent Ubuntu versions there's a dconf option (if you are using GNOME or Unity):

org.gnome.desktop.input-sources xkb-options

which you can set via dconf-editor or gsettings. For example,

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.input-sources xkb-options "['ctrl:nocaps']"

This option is permanent across reboots.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 12 '14 at 11:15

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You don't need to put this /usr/bin/setxkbmap -option "ctrl:nocaps" command on startup applications.Hust place it inside ~/.bashrc file.

gedit ~/.bashrc

Add this line to the .bashrc file,

/usr/bin/setxkbmap -option "ctrl:nocaps"

Logout and loginback to take effect.

answered Apr 12 '14 at 11:15

Avinash Raj

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Thanks for the workaround, but I am curious why it is Startup Applicaions not working as intented. – PuercoPop Apr 12 '14 at 11:46

Why does this command doesn't run at startup

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