Re: Netcape Form Bug?

[Chris Gray <cgray@nowonder.com>]

>>>>> "Terry" == Terry Carney <tcarney@selterra.com> writes:

    Terry> Hi.  I am currently using Netscape 4.75 on Debian Potato.

    Terry> Since I have been using Netscape, including previous
    Terry> versions of NS and Debian distributions, I have found that
    Terry> when entering information in an input form, and use the
    Terry> popup list menu to select an option, I can no longer enter
    Terry> keyboard input anywhere in the Netscape window. This only
    Terry> occurs after selecting "more..." and after entering
    Terry> multiple submenus.

    Terry> Mouse selections, radio buttons, etc work fine but it
    Terry> becomes unusable for keyboard input. It will only
    Terry> consistently return to normal after restarting Netscape.

    Terry> Although this is probably not Debian specific I wonder if
    Terry> any one has discovered a fix or workaround.

This is an extremely annoying bug.  The workaround that I've found is
to put the Netscape window into windowshade mode and then take it out
again.  This will usually restore keyboard function.

Cheers,
Chris




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