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Why will byobu only split into tabs using a terminal, and not do the same in a console/tty?

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I have used Byobu for a bit and noticed something odd: I can split Byobu into tabs normally when I am using a terminal emulator, but when I am in a console or tty, pressing Shift+F2 only enters a tilde (~) and Ctrl+F2 has no effect.

Is this a technical limitation? If so, how does it work?

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answered 1 Year ago scusaper · Accepted Answer

That's a great question!

Sadly, the actual console TTY in Linux is not an actual Xterm, which is able to capture and support far more key presses.

I have long suspected that the Linux TTY could be taught to support the Shift-F-keys, though I've never gotten around to trying. Sorry.