On Tue, 4 Dec 2001, Jeremy C. Reed wrote:
> > > [snip]
> > > I daren't mis-type something, because all I will see is a string of
> > > literal '^H's when I press backspace.
>
> [snip]
>
> To delete the character behind the cursor, you use the "rubout" or
> "erase"
> key (this is the backspace key). You may need to set it up first with
> stty(1); for example:
> stty erase 'Ctrl-v followed by backspace'
> Press CTRL-V and then press your Backspace key.
>
> Maybe this may look like: stty erase '^?'
Actually, he is sending the 'rubout/erase' key, but the terminal is
misinterpreting it, and sending it back as it literal representation ('^'
and the ascii code + 64). This is the same as when a tab shows up as ^I.
--gile
