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Subject: Re: Backspace = ^H
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> Well, once upon a time the default erase used to be #
> This isn't entirely stupid because on an unfamiliar keyboard you don't have
> to wonder what code the delete key is generating.

I don't have to wonder anyway beacuse I know how to type "stty".

If I'm not familiar with the OS, I have bigger problems than
the backspace key...

8-) 8-).