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Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 10:57:01 -0500
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From: "Adam L. Simpson" <adam@netsonic.com>
Subject: Garbled Screen
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Hi:

Was wondering if someone could tell me why I have a garbled screen and
white blocks all over it.  This occurs if I run a program such as pine,
pico or elm.  I assume I have to set the term type.  I have tried vt100 and
tried switching the shell.  Any help would be appreciated.

Adam L. Simpson