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From: rws@EXPO.LCS.MIT.EDU
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Subject: Re: QVSS (VR260) windows wedged in Black on Black in xterm
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Date: 8 Jun 89 12:49:24 GMT
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Sounds like your rgb database has been corrupted.  Try reinstalling it.