Reference

input-linux-kbd(7gii)

Linux console keyboard input

NAME

input-linux-kbd - Linux console keyboard input

SYNOPSIS

input-linux-kbd : [ device ]

DESCRIPTION

input-linux-kbd puts the Linux console into mediumraw mode and reads keyboard events from it.

OPTIONS

device

Names the tty to open; the default is /dev/tty.

ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES

GII_CTRLALT_VTSWITCH

If set, the key combination to switch VTs is Ctrl+Alt+Fn. Otherwise, Alt+Fn is used.

FEATURES

Generates evKey* events.