How-To: Adding xvkbd (onscreen keyboard) to KDM

[doctorwhite]

This is a simple way to add an onscreen keyboard to KDM. This should be helpful for users who cannot type using a physical keyboard but can operate a mouse or touchpad.

Step 1: sudo vi /etc/kde/kdm/Xsetup 

Step 2: add xvkdb & to the last line of  /etc/kde/kdm/Xsetup

Step 3: save  /etc/kde/kdm/Xsetup by typing :wq

Step 4: sudo vi /etc/kde/kdm/kdmrc

Step 5: change UseTheme=true to UseTheme=false (on line 443)

Step 6: save  /etc/kde/kdm/kdmrc by typing :wq

That should do it. You will loose the regular theme settings. Due to bugs.