Re: Cygwin 'bell' not working

[Mark Blackburn]

Apologies for the misfire...

Jerry D. Hedden wrote:

The following command is supposed to sound a 'bell', but does not
produce any sound output on my machine:
echo -e '\a'

If I output a ^G using Window's echo command, I do get a beep.
 

Pump up the Volume

Lately, cygwin sends bell characters to the soundcard if available. If 
your speakers are turned down you won't hear it.

Mark Blackburn



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