[net.unix-wizards] ^D turns to garbage on Vax console

chris@umcp-cs.UUCP (11/13/83)

t has nothing to do with the "clear" program.  In fact, I think
I went looking for this once, and didn't find anything.  It must
be a firmware bug in the LA120.
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chris@umcp-cs.UUCP (11/14/83)

Chris Kent has hit the nail on the head.  It's the auto-disconnect
"feature" of the console DECwriter.  If it's bugging you, here's
how to turn it off:

push SETUP and hold it down.

Press 'D'.  The display will show '1' (meaning auto-disconnect is on).
Press 'D' again, and the display should change to a '0'.

Press SHIFT-9.  This saves away the current settings.  The display
will go blank for a short while.

Finally, relese the SETUP key.

Voila!  Does wonders for the paper usage.
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