KeyWatcher is a Linux input system monitoring software that triggers actions based on specific events, acting as a daemon.
If you're looking for a software program that can monitor events from the Linux input system and perform certain actions based on those events, KeyWatcher may be for you. By using KeyWatcher, you can set multimedia keys such as play, stop, mute, and more to perform the actions you need, which can be incredibly useful for a range of different applications.
One of the key benefits of KeyWatcher is that it doesn't require X like other similar programs such as LinEAK and xhkeys. This means that you don't need to use the X Window System in order to take full advantage of KeyWatcher's features. However, it's worth noting that you will need a device that supports the Linux input system in order to use KeyWatcher.
In 2.4 kernels, only a few devices support the new input system, but USB keyboards should work. In 2.6 kernels, most input devices use the new input system, so if you're planning to use KeyWatcher, it's strongly recommended that you use a 2.6 kernel for the best results.
Recently, KeyWatcher was updated to address a problem with 100% CPU usage that could occur when unplugging or re-plugging an input device. Additionally, a new desktop entry file was added to make it easier to launch KeyWatcher directly from your desktop environment. Overall, KeyWatcher is a powerful and useful software program that can make your Linux experience even better.
One of the key benefits of KeyWatcher is that it doesn't require X like other similar programs such as LinEAK and xhkeys. This means that you don't need to use the X Window System in order to take full advantage of KeyWatcher's features. However, it's worth noting that you will need a device that supports the Linux input system in order to use KeyWatcher.
In 2.4 kernels, only a few devices support the new input system, but USB keyboards should work. In 2.6 kernels, most input devices use the new input system, so if you're planning to use KeyWatcher, it's strongly recommended that you use a 2.6 kernel for the best results.
Recently, KeyWatcher was updated to address a problem with 100% CPU usage that could occur when unplugging or re-plugging an input device. Additionally, a new desktop entry file was added to make it easier to launch KeyWatcher directly from your desktop environment. Overall, KeyWatcher is a powerful and useful software program that can make your Linux experience even better.
What's New
Version 2.0.1: N/A