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From: dyer@vaxuum.DEC (Example #22)
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Subject: Re: question about csh quoting
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Date: Tue, 15-May-84 19:45:40 EDT
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Posted: Tue May 15 19:45:40 1984
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Re: question about csh quoting_________________________________________________

> ...all the decwriter consoles have big signs on them saying don't use ^p.
> Apparently it locks up a decwriter.

	Every VAX has a key-operated switch on it that can be used to turn
the console on and off.  It looks to me as if your system manager leaves the
console on and then expects everyone to avoid typing ^P.  This isn't very
clever.  Anyone (including whoever comes in at night to mop the floor) can
type ^P and they'll get a ">>>" prompt.  Guess what happens if they type
"HALT?"
	Your system manager should disable the console and use the key to
enable it.  Much safer.
	(-: You didn't *really* think a fine product from DEC would lock
up from user input, did you? :-)
		<_Jym_>
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