Bug#400860: libsdl1.2debian: Left CTRL, up and left arrow keys can't be pressed simultaneously

[Sam Hocevar]

On Tue, Nov 28, 2006, Corey wrote:

> This was first noticed in blobwars, but occurs for anything using SDL.
> Note that the right CTRL can be used instead, but causes usability
> problems, especially for games.

   Can you check that this is specific to SDL? For instance, run the
"xev" software (from x11-utils) and check that your key combination
is properly recognised. You may be just hitting standard hardware
limitations (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_%28key%29).

Regards,
-- 
Sam.