In muc.lists.debian.user, you wrote: > when using mutt under termtype 'linux' (i.e. `setenv TERM linux`) > mutt's headers and 'active selection' bars flash, driving me > nuts. when i change to `setenv TERM vt220-color` it's a nice, > calm green and blue, with no flash. Not sure, but if you have the COLORTERM variable set then try to unset it and see if it doesn't help. Regards, Morten