i like to use emacs and screen - both programs make heavy use of the control key. on most of the keyboards i use, the capslock key is better situated for heavy use. below are two distinct methods for accomplishing this.
in your xorg.conf file, simply uncomment this line:
place the following in $HOME/.xmodmaprc:
now add this to your $HOME/.xinitrc:
last update 10/21/2007