[mythtv-users] LIRC not detecting certain keypresses with MCE remotes (modifiers?)

[Alec Leamas]

On 23/07/15 13:16, Nick Morrott wrote:
> On 23 July 2015 at 11:52, Mike Perkins <mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> The only reason you need LIRC for input these days is for non-standard
>> devices, like build-your-own serial receivers.
>
> Another key reason is if you need control (via lircrc) over how remote
> keypresses are translated to the keypresses sent to applications.
>
> Not an issue if you're using one application (e.g. MythTV) with
> configurable keybindings, but essential if you use a mixture of
> software without that flexibility.

Indeed. It's also about being able to let several applications act on 
button presses. One common example is using irexec to do various custom 
tasks together with e. g., MythTV. Several applications can receive LIRC 
button press events, but only one task can handle /dev/input events.


Cheers!

--alec