Linux: how to setup global hotkeys?

Question

I'd like to setup some hotkeys/media-keys that launch something when pressed. I need this, for instance, to be able to control volume while some full-screen application is launched, and all hotkeys set by my WM (KDE) are not working.

Solution

I personally use xbindkeys. But, then again, I don't use GNOME or KDE.

Comments

[Murshid Ahmed]

My KDE is of the latest version 4.3.2, and I've never tested this in GNOME. I'm sure it's not a bug: it's not Windows, and fullscreen app is not something that can be minimized :)

[invert]

Here's another thread that might give a solution, if not then it is indeed a bug in KHotkeys. Link: forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=26877

[invert]

Tync can you tell us what make and model your keyboard is?

[Murshid Ahmed]

Wow, thank you! I've already stopped expecting an answer :))

[Weasler]

Glad to be of help. :D