Tilde key on Mac Air with Ubuntu
By default, no layout on my Macbook Air allows me to print backtick (`) and tilde (~) symbols. Instead, I get backslash, pipe or whatever, depending from the layout.
I changed the behavior of the key that I want to use to print tilde using the following commands:
xev
<press tilde button>
keycode <keycode from xev output> = grave asciitilde >~/.Xmodmap
xmodmap ~/.xmodmaprc
(instructions are based on these https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17757232/switch-tab-and-backtick-keys-ubuntu-linux)
But unfortunately, after I switch the layout, I get the default behavior again.
How to make these changes permanent?
14.04 16.04 keyboard keyboard-layout macbook
edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
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By default, no layout on my Macbook Air allows me to print backtick (`) and tilde (~) symbols. Instead, I get backslash, pipe or whatever, depending from the layout.
I changed the behavior of the key that I want to use to print tilde using the following commands:
xev
<press tilde button>
keycode <keycode from xev output> = grave asciitilde >~/.Xmodmap
xmodmap ~/.xmodmaprc
(instructions are based on these https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17757232/switch-tab-and-backtick-keys-ubuntu-linux)
But unfortunately, after I switch the layout, I get the default behavior again.
How to make these changes permanent?
14.04 16.04 keyboard keyboard-layout macbook
edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
1
asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36
add a comment |
By default, no layout on my Macbook Air allows me to print backtick (`) and tilde (~) symbols. Instead, I get backslash, pipe or whatever, depending from the layout.
I changed the behavior of the key that I want to use to print tilde using the following commands:
xev
<press tilde button>
keycode <keycode from xev output> = grave asciitilde >~/.Xmodmap
xmodmap ~/.xmodmaprc
(instructions are based on these https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17757232/switch-tab-and-backtick-keys-ubuntu-linux)
But unfortunately, after I switch the layout, I get the default behavior again.
How to make these changes permanent?
14.04 16.04 keyboard keyboard-layout macbook
edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
1
asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
By default, no layout on my Macbook Air allows me to print backtick (`) and tilde (~) symbols. Instead, I get backslash, pipe or whatever, depending from the layout.
I changed the behavior of the key that I want to use to print tilde using the following commands:
xev
<press tilde button>
keycode <keycode from xev output> = grave asciitilde >~/.Xmodmap
xmodmap ~/.xmodmaprc
(instructions are based on these https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17757232/switch-tab-and-backtick-keys-ubuntu-linux)
But unfortunately, after I switch the layout, I get the default behavior again.
How to make these changes permanent?
14.04 16.04 keyboard keyboard-layout macbook
14.04 16.04 keyboard keyboard-layout macbook
edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
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edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
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edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
Community♦
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edited May 23 '17 at 12:39
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
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asked Sep 29 '14 at 23:28
TimofeyTimofey
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This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36
add a comment |
This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36
This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36
add a comment |
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The solution that worked for Timofey did not work for me for some reason. However, a solution which did work was to put the line
echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout
into /etc/rc.local.
This suggestion comes from here:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081
via
https://stdio.sangwhan.com/backtick-tilde-problem-macbook-air/
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into therc.localhas no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?
– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
add a comment |
Okay, I solved the problem.
First off, xmodmaprc doesn't work in Ubuntu 14.04.
The solution is to edit xkb (X KeyBoard extension) config files.
Find the file /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc, backup it, then open and comment out the line:
key <LSGT> { [ less, greater, bar, brokenbar ] };
And on the next line, add the following:
key <LSGT> { [ grave, asciitilde, grave, asciitilde ] };
If you need to change configuration for another locale, check the folder /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/ and find the file corresponding to the locale you want to change.
To apply the changes, you have to remove all xkb cache files:
rm -rf /var/lib/xkb/*
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
add a comment |
Another solution which works as an unpriviledged user is:
setxkbmap -option apple:badmap
As a priviledged user this can also be used to fix the issue in the X config of the keyboard device with something like:
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/90-custom-kbd.conf
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "keyboard defaults"
MatchIsKeyboard "on"
Option "XKbOptions" "apple:badmap"
EndSection
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
add a comment |
On Ubuntu 16.04 with a Mac keyboard you should be able to get a tilde symbol by pressing Right Alt + ] key.
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
add a comment |
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The solution that worked for Timofey did not work for me for some reason. However, a solution which did work was to put the line
echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout
into /etc/rc.local.
This suggestion comes from here:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081
via
https://stdio.sangwhan.com/backtick-tilde-problem-macbook-air/
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into therc.localhas no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?
– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
add a comment |
The solution that worked for Timofey did not work for me for some reason. However, a solution which did work was to put the line
echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout
into /etc/rc.local.
This suggestion comes from here:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081
via
https://stdio.sangwhan.com/backtick-tilde-problem-macbook-air/
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into therc.localhas no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?
– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
add a comment |
The solution that worked for Timofey did not work for me for some reason. However, a solution which did work was to put the line
echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout
into /etc/rc.local.
This suggestion comes from here:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081
via
https://stdio.sangwhan.com/backtick-tilde-problem-macbook-air/
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
The solution that worked for Timofey did not work for me for some reason. However, a solution which did work was to put the line
echo 0 > /sys/module/hid_apple/parameters/iso_layout
into /etc/rc.local.
This suggestion comes from here:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1245081
via
https://stdio.sangwhan.com/backtick-tilde-problem-macbook-air/
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
answered May 23 '15 at 21:42
yasmaryasmar
31124
31124
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into therc.localhas no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?
– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
add a comment |
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into therc.localhas no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?
– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
3
3
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
also works in 16.04
– Richard Frank
Apr 25 '16 at 12:58
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Also works on MacBook Pro
– Lambart
Aug 20 '16 at 0:06
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
Works on Macbook Pro 12,1 w/ debian
– jeremy
Aug 20 '16 at 17:24
1
1
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into the
rc.local has no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
This long-established solution inexplicably stopped working for me. I'm no longer able to edit this file, and so placing the code into the
rc.local has no effect. Has anyone else run into this issue?– Csteele5
Feb 14 '17 at 1:40
add a comment |
Okay, I solved the problem.
First off, xmodmaprc doesn't work in Ubuntu 14.04.
The solution is to edit xkb (X KeyBoard extension) config files.
Find the file /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc, backup it, then open and comment out the line:
key <LSGT> { [ less, greater, bar, brokenbar ] };
And on the next line, add the following:
key <LSGT> { [ grave, asciitilde, grave, asciitilde ] };
If you need to change configuration for another locale, check the folder /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/ and find the file corresponding to the locale you want to change.
To apply the changes, you have to remove all xkb cache files:
rm -rf /var/lib/xkb/*
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
add a comment |
Okay, I solved the problem.
First off, xmodmaprc doesn't work in Ubuntu 14.04.
The solution is to edit xkb (X KeyBoard extension) config files.
Find the file /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc, backup it, then open and comment out the line:
key <LSGT> { [ less, greater, bar, brokenbar ] };
And on the next line, add the following:
key <LSGT> { [ grave, asciitilde, grave, asciitilde ] };
If you need to change configuration for another locale, check the folder /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/ and find the file corresponding to the locale you want to change.
To apply the changes, you have to remove all xkb cache files:
rm -rf /var/lib/xkb/*
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
add a comment |
Okay, I solved the problem.
First off, xmodmaprc doesn't work in Ubuntu 14.04.
The solution is to edit xkb (X KeyBoard extension) config files.
Find the file /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc, backup it, then open and comment out the line:
key <LSGT> { [ less, greater, bar, brokenbar ] };
And on the next line, add the following:
key <LSGT> { [ grave, asciitilde, grave, asciitilde ] };
If you need to change configuration for another locale, check the folder /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/ and find the file corresponding to the locale you want to change.
To apply the changes, you have to remove all xkb cache files:
rm -rf /var/lib/xkb/*
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
Okay, I solved the problem.
First off, xmodmaprc doesn't work in Ubuntu 14.04.
The solution is to edit xkb (X KeyBoard extension) config files.
Find the file /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc, backup it, then open and comment out the line:
key <LSGT> { [ less, greater, bar, brokenbar ] };
And on the next line, add the following:
key <LSGT> { [ grave, asciitilde, grave, asciitilde ] };
If you need to change configuration for another locale, check the folder /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/ and find the file corresponding to the locale you want to change.
To apply the changes, you have to remove all xkb cache files:
rm -rf /var/lib/xkb/*
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
edited Nov 24 '14 at 16:05
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
answered Nov 24 '14 at 11:25
TimofeyTimofey
2111211
2111211
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
add a comment |
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
works after a reboot. Works on ubuntu 16.04LTS as well as on elementaryOS
– Kajal Sinha
Sep 17 '16 at 19:22
1
1
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
This is a more correct answer than @yasmar's as it corrects the system cofiguration rather than overriding it after it's applied.
– bschlueter
May 22 '17 at 3:08
add a comment |
Another solution which works as an unpriviledged user is:
setxkbmap -option apple:badmap
As a priviledged user this can also be used to fix the issue in the X config of the keyboard device with something like:
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/90-custom-kbd.conf
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "keyboard defaults"
MatchIsKeyboard "on"
Option "XKbOptions" "apple:badmap"
EndSection
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
add a comment |
Another solution which works as an unpriviledged user is:
setxkbmap -option apple:badmap
As a priviledged user this can also be used to fix the issue in the X config of the keyboard device with something like:
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/90-custom-kbd.conf
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "keyboard defaults"
MatchIsKeyboard "on"
Option "XKbOptions" "apple:badmap"
EndSection
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
add a comment |
Another solution which works as an unpriviledged user is:
setxkbmap -option apple:badmap
As a priviledged user this can also be used to fix the issue in the X config of the keyboard device with something like:
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/90-custom-kbd.conf
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "keyboard defaults"
MatchIsKeyboard "on"
Option "XKbOptions" "apple:badmap"
EndSection
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
Another solution which works as an unpriviledged user is:
setxkbmap -option apple:badmap
As a priviledged user this can also be used to fix the issue in the X config of the keyboard device with something like:
# /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/90-custom-kbd.conf
Section "InputClass"
Identifier "keyboard defaults"
MatchIsKeyboard "on"
Option "XKbOptions" "apple:badmap"
EndSection
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
answered Dec 22 '17 at 6:10
bschlueterbschlueter
1215
1215
add a comment |
add a comment |
On Ubuntu 16.04 with a Mac keyboard you should be able to get a tilde symbol by pressing Right Alt + ] key.
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
add a comment |
On Ubuntu 16.04 with a Mac keyboard you should be able to get a tilde symbol by pressing Right Alt + ] key.
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
add a comment |
On Ubuntu 16.04 with a Mac keyboard you should be able to get a tilde symbol by pressing Right Alt + ] key.
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
On Ubuntu 16.04 with a Mac keyboard you should be able to get a tilde symbol by pressing Right Alt + ] key.
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
answered Jun 30 '18 at 13:59
masitkomasitko
1212
1212
add a comment |
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This is a problem I'm searching a simple solution for too. Just to add, the issue is that with Ubuntu 14.04 xmodmap is no longer functional. Its changes gets overwritten periodically (after a few minutes in my case) by xkb. I'm not an expert on this and still searching for a solution as well. This is just to inform you of the reason for this problem.
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 23 '14 at 7:39
@BoazRymland I solved the problem myself, just forgot to report. You may find the solution below, hope it helps you as well.
– Timofey
Nov 24 '14 at 11:27
thanks! I'll try it later. I don't like the idea of editing system file (or files that are suspected as such, with lack of knowing better) but I'm curious and want to resolve this. Thanks again!
– Boaz Rymland
Nov 24 '14 at 13:57
I don't even have tilde button on my Macbook Finnish keyboard.
– jarno
Jan 22 '18 at 8:36