On 3/31/2010 4:50 PM, Nellis, Kenneth wrote: > If rxvt use is to be discouraged, maybe it should be deemphasized > in the User's Guide under Console Programs: > > http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using-effectively.html#using-console
Good idea. How about this (followup to cygwin-patches): -- Chuck
Index: cygwinenv.sgml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/src/src/winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml,v retrieving revision 1.38 diff -u -p -r1.38 cygwinenv.sgml --- cygwinenv.sgml 12 Jan 2010 16:40:53 -0000 1.38 +++ cygwinenv.sgml 31 Mar 2010 22:31:25 -0000 @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Note that this has been changed such tha expected instead of ^Z, and is settable via <command>stty</command>. This option must be specified before starting a Cygwin shell and it cannot be changed in the shell. It should not be set when using -other terminals (i.e., rxvt or xterm). +other terminals (i.e., mintty or xterm). </para> </listitem> Index: effectively.sgml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/src/src/winsup/doc/effectively.sgml,v retrieving revision 1.7 diff -u -p -r1.7 effectively.sgml --- effectively.sgml 12 Mar 2010 10:33:08 -0000 1.7 +++ effectively.sgml 31 Mar 2010 22:31:25 -0000 @@ -87,11 +87,12 @@ Windows programs, use a DOS prompt, runn command or script. Next would be to run <command>bash</command> within a default DOS box. To make Cygwin more Unix compatible in this case, set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> (see <xref linkend="using-cygwinenv"></xref>). -Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>rxvt</systemitem> package provides -a native-Windows version of the popular X11 terminal emulator (it is not -necessary to set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>rxvt</command>). -Using <command>rxvt.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like environment, -but expect some compatibility problems with Windows programs. +Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>mintty</systemitem> package provides +a native-Windows GUI console that superior in many ways to the +<literal>cmd.exe</literal> console. (It is not necessary to set +<envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>mintty</command>). +Using <command>mintty.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like +environment, but expect some compatibility problems with Windows programs. </para> </sect2> Index: faq-using.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/src/src/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml,v retrieving revision 1.32 diff -u -p -r1.32 faq-using.xml --- faq-using.xml 17 Mar 2010 10:12:32 -0000 1.32 +++ faq-using.xml 31 Mar 2010 22:31:25 -0000 @@ -580,9 +580,10 @@ for more details. <question><para>How can I copy and paste into Cygwin console windows?</para></question> <answer> -<para>First, consider using rxvt or mintty instead of the standard console -window. In rxvt/mintty, selecting with the left-mouse also copies, -and middle-mouse pastes. It couldn't be easier! +<para>First, consider using mintty or an X11-based terminal such as +xterm or rxvt-unicode, instead of the standard console window. In +mintty and most X11-based terminals, selecting with the left-mouse +also copies, and middle-mouse pastes. It couldn't be easier! </para> <para>In Windows's console window, open the properties dialog. The options contain a toggle button, named "Quick edit mode". It must @@ -946,9 +947,12 @@ Emacs or XEmacs from Cygwin Setup. <question><para>Is there a better alternative to the standard console window?</para></question> <answer> -<para>Yes! Use rxvt or mintty instead. Both are optional packages in -Cygwin Setup. You can use rxvt with or without X11, while mintty is a -Cygwin application providing a native GUI. +<para>Yes! Use mintty or an X11-based terminal such as xterm or rxvt-unicode +instead. These are optional packages in Cygwin Setup. Mintty is a Cygwin +application providing a native GUI, while the others require running a X-server +such as XWin (also an optional download). In the past, the rxvt package was +recommended, but it does not support alternate character sets and thus does not +work well with the new, national-language-aware cygwin-1.7. </para> </answer></qandaentry> Index: setup-net.sgml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/src/src/winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml,v retrieving revision 1.22 diff -u -p -r1.22 setup-net.sgml --- setup-net.sgml 16 Jan 2010 18:06:27 -0000 1.22 +++ setup-net.sgml 31 Mar 2010 22:31:25 -0000 @@ -215,7 +215,8 @@ shows progress bars for the current task <para> You may choose to install shortcuts on the Desktop and/or Start Menu to start a <literal>bash</literal> shell. If you prefer to use a different -shell or the native Windows version of <literal>rxvt</literal>, you can +shell or a console host/terminal emulator other than cmd.exe (such as +<literal>mintty</literal> or <literal>xterm</literal>), you can use these shortcuts as a guide to creating your own. </para> </sect2>
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