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loadkeys: Create a binary keymap.
$ loadkeys --bkeymap
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The command "loadkeys --bkeymap" is used to load a specified keymap file into the kernel keymap table.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "loadkeys": This is the main command that is used to load the specified keymap file. It is typically used to set the keyboard layout or to remap specific keys on the keyboard.
  • "--bkeymap": This is an option or argument that specifies the keymap file to be loaded. The "bkeymap" parameter refers to the file that contains the custom keymap.

When you run this command, the specified keymap file will be loaded, and the kernel keymap table will be updated accordingly. This means that the keyboard input will be interpreted based on the mappings defined in the keymap file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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