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Can you configure tmux to use "normal" modifier keys? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I find the whole "Ctrl+b followed by another key" way of navigating tmux to be too cumbersome to warrant a switch away from something like Tilix where I can hit Ctrl+Alt+| and the screen splits vertically, or Alt+Left to switch to the terminal on the left. I think it's the mandatory release of all keys followed by more keys that does it.

Is there a way to tell tmux to understand that "Alt+Left means switch to the terminal on the left" and bypass the whole Ctrl+b song and dance altogether?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

It does stimulate discussion, and as someone who has passively thought about this problem in tmux, but not actively tried to fix it, OP has enriched my life with their post.

The snark really isn't that warranted

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

I told op they could solve this problem themselves in the same time they asked others to do it for them, which my follow up prove they could. OP gave no indication or information of making any attempts to find information or solve it themselves or why they would have hardships doing so, only a complaint that software A doesn't function like software B. I'm glad to help when someone is struggling, but at least try something yourself first.

Yeah, frankly, I'm so tried of people doing exactly this when information on the topic is plentiful at the bare minimum of effort. I think it is plain laziness and from the time of forums and news groups it was considered arrogance to expect others to donate time for your non issues.

But I'm glad you are stimulated.

Btw, how do I make a bechamel? How do I convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit? Is this an excellent use case for ChatGPT if I can't be arsed to use search engines?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why are you on online forums, if you don't want people to talk about things?

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 weeks ago

Read again

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