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From: normp AT usa DOT net (Bizzaro)
Subject: Re: Arrow key problem using bash
23 Oct 1997 19:18:13 -0700 :
Message-ID: <344FFFAB.42774A81.cygnus.gnu-win32@usa.net>
References: <199710231947 DOT UAA25540 AT camelot DOT netcom DOT net DOT uk>
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To: GNU Win 32 <gnu-win32 AT cygnus DOT com>

Andrew Harris wrote:
> 
> When editing the command-line in bash, if the left arrow is held
> down for more than ~5 characters, a string of "[D" appears, due to
> some timing problem with the escape sequence.
> 
> Is there a fix or workaround for this?

On a similar note, I have wondered for a while why cygwin compiled programs,
when run in a dos box lose all the characters you type while the program runs. 
Kinda puts a hamper on my constant urge to give more and more commands :).
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