Keyboard not working in game

[tcafek]

I can't get my keyboard to work in the game with 1.0.  When I go to type anything such as a base name none of the keys register except I can use the arrow keys up or down which will allow me to enter one letter at a time.  I've searched all over and can't seem to find anyone having this problem...am I missing something?  I've played this game a year or so back and don't remember having this problem...
Can anyone suggest something?
thanks