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Superkb 0.15 development version released!

Superkb 0.15 development version has been released.

Superkb is a graphical application launcher for Linux. It works by activating upon a hotkey press, usually Super_L or Super_R (better known as "the Windows key"). On activation it shows a keyboard on screen with the keys and its corresponding actions.

Development version 0.15 features new key and label painting methods, giving better looks than previous versions.... read more

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2008-02-20

Superkb 0.12 development version released.

Superkb 0.12 has been released. This version is a relatively usable development version with support for Super key replaying and experimental launching feedback (tip: try it with espeak).

Superkb is an application launcher for pc104/105 keyboard models that gets enabled by holding down the "Super_L" and "Super_R" keys, also known as the Winkeys.

It is designed under the concept of making Linux computing easier for new computer users. It works by showing a keyboard with hints on available programs for different Super_L (Winkey) combinations. ... read more

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2007-11-14

Superkb 0.11 development version released.

Superkb 0.11 has been released. This version is a relatively usable development version with a couple of ugly bugs fixes and initial support for documents.

Superkb is an application launcher for pc104/105 keyboard models that gets enabled by holding down the "Super_L" and "Super_R" keys, also known as the Winkeys.

It is designed under the concept of making Linux computing easier for new computer users. It works by showing a keyboard with hints on available programs for different Super_L (Winkey) combinations. ... read more

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2007-09-16

Brand new website!

The Superkb project has a new website! Let's give it a welcome by visiting it and taking a peek at a new section: the "bloopers" section. I hope to start feeding it... or not?

Your feedback is appreciated at alvarezp@users.sourceforge.net

Thanks to Oscar Estrada, a.k.a. "oscarello".

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2006-09-18

Superkb development version 0.10 released!

The first relatively usable Superkb version has been released on 2006-04-08, numbered "0.10".

There are several changes, most importantly an easier installation method and several bug fixes.

Superkb is an application launcher for pc104/105 keyboard models that gets enabled by holding down the "Super_L" and "Super_R" keys, also known as the Winkeys.

It is designed under the concept of making Linux computing easier for new computer users. It works by showing a keyboard with hints on available programs for different Super_L (Winkey) combinations. ... read more

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2006-08-11

Superkb 0.1 released

The first public and non-prototype Superkb version has been released on 2006-04-08.

Superkb is an application launcher for pc104/105 keyboard models that gets enabled by holding down the "Super_L" and "Super_R" keys, also known as the Winkeys.

It is designed under the concept of making Linux computing easier for new computer users. It works by showing a keyboard with hints on available programs for different Super_L (Winkey) combinations.... read more

Posted by Octavio Alvarez 2006-04-08
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