Re: console buffer wrap-around

     I agree with Glenn. This would appear to violate normal expectations.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glenn Dixon [SMTP:dixong_at_networld.com]
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 6:48 AM
> To: sftalk_at_forth.com
> Subject: [sftalk] Re: console buffer wrap-around
>
> >The odds are that it is quicker to type any 1 or 2
> > character string than to search thru a command history for it.
>
> But it also requires a concious decision: was my last line typed
> one/two characters? Much more confusing than just (unconciously for
> me) hitting up-arrow and return to redo the last command (something I
> do a lot while watching a scope, etc.) The up-arrow and return keys
> can be hit more easily with a single, unwatched finger.
>
>
> Not a big deal though. I suppose I can change it, but haven't looked
> into it.
>
> Glenn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick VanNorman <rvn_at_forth.com>
> To: Glenn Dixon <sftalk_at_forth.com>
> Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 08:28:11 -0700
> Subject: [sftalk] Re: console buffer wrap-around
>
> > Glenn,
> >
> > This is actually by design. input lines of less than 3 characters
> > are not saved. The odds are that it is quicker to type any 1 or 2
> > character string than to search thru a command history for it.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > GD> Also, single character words do not appear in up-arrow sequence:
> >
> > GD> : x ;
> >
> > GD> x
> >
> > GD> up arrow does not give x
> >
> > GD> Regards,
> > GD> Glenn Dixon
> >
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