Swaylock uses different keyboard layout

[LiGoldragon]

Hyprland Version

0.27.0

Bug or Regression?

Bug

Description

Config uses colemak

    input {
      kb_layout = us
      kb_variant=colemak
    }

But swaylock obviously does not.

How to reproduce

Use different keyboard layout, then lock with swaylock.

Crash reports, logs, images, videos

No response

[LiGoldragon]

Did you know that the QWERTY layout was designed to slow down the typist, to prevent jamming of the typewriter? QWERTY is literally the worst layout possible.

[vaxerski]

It's a false myth that everyone seems to repeat. Studies have shown no difference in typing abilities between qwerty and other popular layouts like dvorak.

I also fail to see the reasoning for layout propaganda here.

[LiGoldragon]

From an AI analysis of real world hand movements1:

During the research I've identified the following results: in terms of efficiency QWERTY - 0% (baseline) Dvorak - +77% Colemak - +84% Workman - +101% Halmak - +134%

[LiGoldragon]

I also fail to see the reasoning for layout propaganda here.

I understand why some people don't have time to improve their typing efficiency, so there is no need to perceive the information, which is directly related to this bug being fixed (nobody cares who's not using qwerty), as an attack. All is as it should be. Peace, gratitude, joy. 🙏

[vaxerski]

passive-aggressive comments won't get you anywhere.

"efficiency" is misleading here, as less finger movement does not necessarily lead to faster typing.

https://repository.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/2433/139379/1/42_161.pdf

qwerty was never made to slow down anyone. Whether it's a bad layout is a different topic.

If anything, spreading common combinations far apart makes more sense to me, as I can use two fingers to reach them quickly, rather than having to use one in rapid succession (if they are close to each other)

[LiGoldragon]

@vaxerski I'm very sorry I offended you. Thank you :pray:

[LiGoldragon]

Related: https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/issues/1881

[LiGoldragon]

Using kb_variant= results in the same problem with a colemak keyboard also using kb_variant= in order to get around the general kb_variant misbehavior while still setting the laptop keyboard to colemak in hyprland (which breaks the laptop hyprland binds and swaylock on all keyboards.)