I often use the alt-key to generate eight-bit characters directly into text editors and such. I have recently discovered that this ability comes and goes. It works in XFree86 4.1.0 and 4.2.1 but not 4.2.0. In each case, all settings in my user-account were identical. My questions are: 1) Where in the documentation can I find this capability discussed? 2) Are there initializations for XFree or other software that can effect this? User level? System level? 3) Where is the alt-key -> eight-bit implemented in the source? 4) Is this capability part of a standard? Any tips or pointers very appreciated. Thanks! Brian Sutin -- Brian M. Sutin Instrument Scientist Pasadena, CA The Observatories of the Carnegie Institution of Washington _______________________________________________ XFree86 mailing list XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
