"Samuel W. Heywood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hm.. and how about SysRq? ("System Request"?) Whats that one for?
>
> > Seems like ScrollLock and SysRq are two buttons that everyone
> > forgot that they are there. ;)
>
> I have always supposed that "SysRq" or "SysReq"
> meant "System Required". This key always appears
> just above the "Print Screen" key,
<...>
SysRq/SysReq = "System Request"
Originally intended for use in Microsoft OS|2 (yes, I
was at the 1987 Seattle MS OS|2 Developer's Conference
and still have the pin and the mug). After MS dropped
it and IBM took it over, I don't know if OS|2 ever used
it for that. Kind of similar in purpose to the little
"Win Logo" keys on modern keyboards.
<...>
> ... Nevertheless, it does appear that nobody yet
> has written here on this subject who seems to know
> for sure what it is all about.
<...>
Do we have any OS|2 guys that can confirm/deny that
OS|2 uses SysRq for anything?
Regards,
Garry
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