remapping the #$#$ Windows key so it can be used in Linux VM
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Compile xmonad.hs to use modMask = mod3Mask ("mod3")
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Use SharpKeys.exe on Windows host to remap "Left Windows" key to "F15", which is unused on modern keyboards. Reboot.
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In Linux guest, type the "Left Windows" key. Then dmesg|tail -5 should produce output like this: