Ubuntu – Numlockx no longer works after upgrade to 11.10

11.10

Repeated what has worked for me in the past without any success. And no, there's not an option in the BIOS. This sucks. It's a minor issue, but it attacks my laziness which is forbidden! o_0

Best Answer

  • Install NumLockX: Ctrl+Alt+T, insert: sudo apt-get install numlockx (Ctrl+Shift+V)
  • Open with su lightdm.conf: Alt+F2 insert: gksudo gedit /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf (Ctrl+V)
  • Insert line: greeter-setup-script=/usr/bin/numlockx on (Ctrl+V)
  • Save it (Ctrl+S)
  • Reboot your computer.
  • Enjoy!
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