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[Nogg3r5]

So, I have this crazy ass Microsoft Natural Multimedia keyboard. It's one of those bent ones that **wont** break my wrists, althought it does, but thats another story.

The best thing with this keyboard is the set of multimedia buttons across the top. However, whenever I press teh Media button, I get Rhythmbox which isnt what I want. I want banshee. So a little terminal hackery...

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sudo ln -s /usr/bin/banshee /usr/local/bin/rhythmbox
And everytime something tries to run Rhythmbox, I get banshee instead. Theres no reason why you cant change banshee for any other media player, like Amarok or XMMS.

This is an official bug, it is fixed, just gotta wait for the release of the next version, which should be 6 months after the last. Not long left...

https://bugs.launchpad.net/control-center/+bug/4265

[El Guru (Al)]

My Logitech (un-natural) keyboard which doesn't break my wrists also has a 'Media' button(s) which I also noticed that in Ubuntu wants to control Rhythmbox.  I'll try that there hack next time I am in Ubuntu.

**Bows to the humble Ubuntu Guru**

[Ryan Wagner]

I love my natural keyboard that I have and really helps remove the strain I normally have on my wrists. This is the one that I have which is slightly different than some of the first natural keyboards that were made (this one doesn't have a split in the middle):
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=057

[Nogg3r5]

**Bows to the humble Ubuntu Guru**

I just use Google  But, shh, don't tell everyone! Also, this page The Ubuntu Guide is your best friend and my first port of call for n e thing, even things that seem mundane!

[spock1982 (Ernie)]

The Ubuntu Guide is a great source. I have also found lots of good information about installs here. How to Install anything in Ubuntu