On 15:08:54 Feb 12, OBSD wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a small problem with the KSH and Bash on a OpenBSD 4.2. with very long > commands. > I have > echo $SHELL > /bin/ksh and > echo $KSH_VERSION > @(#)PD KSH v5.2.14 99/07/13.2 > and in my ~/.inputrc is > set horizontal-scroll-mode Off > > I found this setting in the man readline > http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=readline&apropos=0&sektion=0&manpath=OpenBSD+Current&arch=i386&format=html > > But unfortunately it does not work. > It does not warp the line either in KSH or Bash. Instead it overwrites the > already written text > which is annoying if you have very long commands. > I have tried as well the /etc/inputrc with this entry but it does not work > again. > I read as well the man KSH but does not find any useable info there. > > Strange enough if I start a csh it works but not with the other shells. > > Has anybody maybe an fix or workaround how I can solve this? > Every hint is appreciated!! >
To the best of my knowledge (which is not much) ksh does not support what you are asking for. -Girish
