Comment 10 for bug 632581

I just want to be sure everyone understands the three options on the table, as there's been some confusion internally...

First, as I understand it, currently the only function tied to the Super key in Unity, is the raising of an application's window by using Super + a numeric key ( used to index the currently running applications ).

As there's a legal requirement that OEM pre-installs not enable software functions tied to the Super key due to contract/legal restrictions involving the Windows logo, the following proposals have been made:

1. Disable the Super key function(s) in Unity by default. Re-enable the function when the user first initiates an action ( e.g. pressing the Ubuntu button ) which causes the Dash(board) to be displayed.

2. Add a Unity-specific GConf key which Unity reads to determine if the Super key function(s) should be disabled. This would be set to disabled on OEM pre-installs.

3. Use X11 xmodmap command to disable the Super key altogether on OEM pre-installs.