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You must tap 'clear' to enable the numpad by default. As discussed
throughout this thread and elsewhere, the decision was made that 'clear'
is in the spot a user might expect the 'Num lock' key to be, and it will
be detected and treated as such. So, after booting the computer, or at
any time, just tap 'clear' and your keypad will work.

I'm assuming that you are running the latest Intrepid kernel (you did a
distribution upgrade and have updated any packages through apt).

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Slim USB Apple Keyboard not working correctly when pressing the "numlock" key
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/201887
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Status in Mactel Support: In Progress
Status in “linux” source package in Ubuntu: Fix Committed
Status in linux in Ubuntu Hardy: Fix Released

Bug description:
I have the new Slim USB Apple Keyboard and in Hardy Heron (Beta) when I first boot up the alphabet keys work perfectly, but once I type in the numpad or a number, nothing happens.  After nothing happens I'm not able to use my alpha keys, either..  When I type alphabet keys after trying a number the alphabet keys produce numbers like '4' and '3'..  And many of the keys don't do anything..


I have tried setting the keyboard up as default, and as an Apple keyboard by going to System > Prefs > Keyboard -- but nothing works.

If i then unplug the keyboard to reboot the keys usually work fine until I hit a number key or the keypad again.