On Mon, Jul 17, 2006 at 01:09:58PM +0000, Eric Leenman wrote: > Hi, > > I'm using VIM under WXP and under Linux. > When I type :map it's both mapped as: > > v <C-S> * <C-C>:update<CR> > no <C-S> * :update<CR> > > Why does my screen lock when I press CTRL-S under Linux? > And is the only way to unlock it CTRL-Q under linux?
That's because of the flow control capabilities terminals have. If you google for "xoff xon", you'll find sites explaining what the flow control does. It's just something that you have to get used to when using *nixes. You may be able to disable it through the stty command. HTH, James -- GPG Key: 1024D/61326D40 2003-09-02 James Vega <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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