>> frequently the "s" key ceases to work under x (no hardware problem, >> works in text consoles) and can only be re-activated by ctrl-alt-f'ing >> to a different console and back to x. >> >> the problem might be triggered by pressing "ctrl-x ctrl-s" in emacs, >> which i do often, but i am not sure. >> >> anyone has a similar problem? or even an explanation? > >Is this happening with a GUI Emacs, or Emacs in an xterm or equivalent? > >If it is in an xterm then 'C-s' is one of the flow control characters - >XOFF, specifically - and will stop updates to the screen. > >Try sending XON - C-q - next time it freezes. > > >If this is a GUI Emacs, though, then it is something else entirely.
i was indeed referring to a "gui emacs", so it must be something else. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
