As with most Linux distros Kubuntu 9.04 has the numlock key 'OFF' by default. For someone coming from Windows background this got very frustrating. You meant to type a "2" but you lose your place in your spreadsheet because the damn numlock key was off. I became sick of numlock resetting to off every time I log in, and I was determined to either find a solution or take my frustration out on the keyboard by smashing it.Fortunately there is an easy fix.
Go to System > System Setting > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard Settings
Now select the 'Turn On' option. Next time you login take time to thank me :P
