Re: messages in mutt: \225 etc
On (31/12/03 00:47), Monique Y. Herman wrote:
> I have a feeling that I should know this, but I don't, and I'm not quite
> sure how to google for the answer. Any insight would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> I occasionally view a message I've received in mutt and see the following:
>
> \225We have new reversible jerseys.
>
> (The \225 being of note, not the reversible jerseys.)
>
> What is this, and how can I view it properly?
>
> Details that may be relevant:
>
> At least in one message's case, 'v' in mutt shows the content as
> text/plain, 7bit, us-ascii
>
> I'm using mutt through screen.
>
> It appears that screen sets TERMCAP; I don't know if that's relevant.
It looks like an ascii code for "a" with an acute accent but seems
unlikely in this context.
http://www.bbsinc.com/symbol.html
Regards
Clive
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