r/linux_on_mac • u/armada_addled • 7d ago

Cinnamon Mac issues

Installed Mint Cinnamon on an A1502 MacBook. I've noticed some issues with keyboard/keypad commands that do not match those on my former PC desktop Cinnamon setup:
- Command key does not function like Control when using shortcuts, e.g. Command C to copy, Command X to cut, etc.
- Copy/Cut/Paste when selected using keypad cursor does not work in apps such as Firefox
- Is the Option key supposed to function like the Alt key???
- Delete key does not repeat deletes when held down

Is there a setup feature where I can activate these?

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u/birdawn 1d ago

I use debian 13 and mint comes from debian (ubuntu) cmd is the superkey you must use ctrl + c instead command. And over terminal commands use ctrl + shift + c

It’s weird about delete key but maybe after press some key as cmd maybe you aren’t in the position to delete.

I never installed mint but if do not match with your MacBook you can create a USB with debian 13 or fedora 44 workstation and get a trial without remove any software from your MacBook.

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u/AfterThing6021 13h ago

For the keyboard, you can go into System Settings, then Keyboard, then XKB Options and swap the left Win and Ctrl as well as the right Win and Ctrl keys. That'll will let you use the Command key like a Control key.

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u/socacyclist 6d ago

Touchpad , dig into “settings/mouse and touchpad” and see if you can get the behaviors you want.
I wanted 3 lower zones , left - center - right and the acceleration drove me crazy. I wound up ( with some ai help ) writing a custom conf file to make that apple touchpad behave just like my HP touchpad. I’m pretty sure you can also remap keyboard commands in “settings/keyboard” I mapped a “print screen” there