On Fri, 24 Jan 2003 00:49:36 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) Alan G Isaac 
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Hi Alan,

> Is there any reason to select text in
> the msg pane other than to copy it?

Maybe you will change your mind... 

> If not, shouldn't the clipboard (if available)

My understanding is that the clipboard, on Windows, is never emptied.
So what do you mean by 'if available'? 

> be filled upon selection.  E.g., in Windows,
> why do I have to press ctrl-c?

I guess the simplest reason is that this is how all windows apps work.
I suppose that breaking this behavior would not be a service to most
windows users.

-- 
Xavier Nodet
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759.




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