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From: v053qgzj@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (David M Snyderman)
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Subject: Scroll lock (maybe a dumb question)
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Date: 21 Mar 91 21:15:37 GMT
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I'm just curious-- in my four years of PC usage, I have never found a use
for the scroll lock key.  Are they just a leftover from mainframe days or is
there a legitimate use for them?  Have I been missing the boat these past four
years?  

Dave