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Re: Arrow key problem using bash
- To: GNU Win 32 <gnu-win32 at cygnus dot com>
- Subject: Re: Arrow key problem using bash
- From: Bizzaro <normp at usa dot net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:53:48 -0500
- References: <199710231947.UAA25540@camelot.netcom.net.uk>
Andrew Harris wrote:
>
> When editing the command-line in bash, if the left arrow is held
> down for more than ~5 characters, a string of "[D" appears, due to
> some timing problem with the escape sequence.
>
> Is there a fix or workaround for this?
On a similar note, I have wondered for a while why cygwin compiled programs,
when run in a dos box lose all the characters you type while the program runs.
Kinda puts a hamper on my constant urge to give more and more commands :).
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