The key code cannot be read from the event file(/dev/input/eventX) in the multi-seat environment.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • The key code cannot be read from the event file(/dev/input/eventX) in the multi-seat environment.
  • It does not response as follow.
e.g.
# cat /dev/input/event4
-- no response --

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Desktop Environment
  • Multi-seat Environment(multi displays, multi keyboards and multi mice)

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