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From: seaton@THRINT.DEC (Ian Seaton, Dedicated Mail, REO2-F/D3,  DTN 830 3593)
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Subject: Re: clearing recall-buffer
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Date: Fri, 29-Nov-85 06:24:35 EST
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---------------------Reply to mail dated 16-NOV-1985 07:27---------------------

Perhaps the solution is not to use INQUIRE...
how about...

$	READ/PROMPT="Password: " SYS$COMMAND password

this doesn't enter anything into the RECALL buffer.

     Share and Enjoy...

          Ian Seaton
                    DEC Reading, England

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