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Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:19:15 +0200
From: "Dirk.Sondermann" <Dirk DOT Sondermann AT dynaware DOT de>
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Subject: Re: Backspace and C-h in emacs -nw
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In order to prevent ^H from being mistaken for DEL, try to include a

   stty erase ^-

in your ~/.profile.

Dirk


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