Re: loss of character "s" in x
>> frequently the "s" key ceases to work under x (no hardware problem,
>> works in text consoles) and can only be re-activated by ctrl-alt-f'ing
>> to a different console and back to x.
>>
>> the problem might be triggered by pressing "ctrl-x ctrl-s" in emacs,
>> which i do often, but i am not sure.
>>
>> anyone has a similar problem? or even an explanation?
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>Is this happening with a GUI Emacs, or Emacs in an xterm or equivalent?
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>If it is in an xterm then 'C-s' is one of the flow control characters -
>XOFF, specifically - and will stop updates to the screen.
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>Try sending XON - C-q - next time it freezes.
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>If this is a GUI Emacs, though, then it is something else entirely.
i was indeed referring to a "gui emacs", so it must be something
else.
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