On 05/21/2013 09:42 AM, dep wrote:
> i would agree but for the fact that the aberrant behavior is not 
> displayed until x starts. both keyboards work uneventfully in a linux 
> text-based boot. not a hiccup. this suggests, if it does not prove, a 
> configuration issue.

If I understood you correctly, the problem occurs when the keyboard is
plugged into the docking station, but not when plugged directly into the
computer.  To me, that screams hardware compatibility issue, not a software
issue.  Regardless, the more of my suggestions you try, the more data you'll
have to help sort it out.

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