> export TERM=vt100 > had no effect. > > Where is the terminfo/termcap stuff?
good question - it's been a while since i've tried to change it - it wasn't easy (for me anyway) so i gave up eventually. you'll have to look it up on the web. what OS are you actually connected to via your terminal? > Could it be significant that I installed and am using rxvt shell? no idea, i've never used that. -- The content of this e-mail is confidential, may contain privileged material and is intended solely for the recipient(s) named above. If you receive this in error, please notify Software AG immediately and delete this e-mail. Software AG (UK) Limited Registered in England & Wales 1310740 Registered Office: Hudson House, Hudson Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HS -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/