Windows mysql CLI and Cygwin terminals

I found a reference to this problem in the July archives of this list, but I have a little to add so I'm hoping someone may be able to give a work around or note it as a bug. When trying to run the mysql (windows version) command line client, the process seems to hang, but only if you're trying

Re: Windows mysql CLI and Cygwin terminals

I've had a bitch of a time getting a response through, but anyway... If definitely seems to be a problem with the termio. When I 'type blind' at the CLI then issue 'quit' all the output from my commands pours out. Is there a work around? Some setting in the xterm or rxvt? Otherwise, I'd love