On 26 Sep 2001, Danie Roux wrote: > On Wed, Sep 26, 2001 at 08:15:49AM +0100, Anthony Campbell wrote: > > For some time now I've noticed that if by mistake I press Ctrl-s in mutt > > it freezes and has to be killed. It's not due to anything in my .muttrc > > file because it happens even when this file is not there. Has anyone > > else noticed this? > > > > Anthony > > Pressing Ctrl-s in any terminal will "freeze" it, since Ctrl-s is Scroll > Lock. Luckily Ctrl-q solves the "problem". > > I read my mail through a ssh connection and I run screen. And you would > not believe how many times I hit C-s instead of C-a. > > Where is a guy suppose to read about this btw? I got this tip from this > mailing list. > > -- > Danie Roux *shuffle* Adore Unix > > > --
It's incredible, I've been using Linux for a number of years without cottoning on to this. I did know about the Scroll key, having been caught out by that on several occasions, but failed to make the connection with Ctrl-s. Thanks to all who have set me right on this. Anthony -- Anthony Campbell - running Debian GNU/Linux (Windows-free zone). For electronic books (Homeomythology and The Assassins of Alamut), skeptical essays, and over 130 book reviews, go to http://www.acampbell.org.uk/ Clear your mind of cant, Sir! [Samuel Johnson]
