On Thu, 16 Dec 1999, Bernie wrote:
> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 18:35:55 +0100
> From: Bernie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: ScrollLock key (was: PRN2FILE.COM)
>
> Pippi wrote:
> >When faced with a program that outputs to the screen at a rapid pace with
> >no break, a user who is a fast draw on the finger may press this key to
> >halt the output and allow him to actually read what is on the screen.
When I was using Telemate under DOS, pushing this key would hold
the scrolling window in one place so that you could return and
view a particular point in time. Otherwise, the scrolling window
in Telmate would continue to scroll and record all that you have
viewed on the screen. I have found that many DOS programs use
this key - - I don't know about Windows?
>
> That would make it the same as CTRL-S. Why would there be a led for it on
> the keyboard if that was the use for it? It has to be the same as NUM and
> CAPS lock.
> IIRC you can use it in some programs with the arrow-keys to get other
> reults than if it wasn't pressed (before), Lynx and Arachne comes to mind...
> Actually Pippi I think you've been way to fast when hitting the key. You've
> probably hit the "Pause" key (more often used with CTRL to BREAK a program).
> Actually with only limited knowledge of any programing language you can try
> if it gives any diffrent results on the arrows.
> Nowdays I think the key is only there because it once was a key at that place.
> //Bernie
> http://hem1.passagen.se/bernie/index.htm DOS programs, Star Wars ...
>
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