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May 2nd, 2002, 07:00 AM
#1
Thread Starter
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Scroll lock mystery
Why is there a scroll lock key? I remember someone mentioning something about an archaeic database program having used it. Any truth in that?
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May 2nd, 2002, 07:27 AM
#2
Hyperactive Member
Because 1 more key on the keyboard means that companies can charge an extra 1p.
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May 2nd, 2002, 09:15 AM
#3
In DOS, the window scrolled, and once items scrolled up out of view they were gone forever. Crtl-S and Crtl-Q were the standard way to stop early terminals(VTxx) from scrolling. People telnetting to unix boxes or using telnet in general still experience this. I do every day.
The button was put there because it was a neat feature in 1982.
(You didn't have to use two hands to stop the screen).
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May 2nd, 2002, 09:25 AM
#4
Frenzied Member
i just tried it and it doesnt work, can you not do it in the win2k cmd? i made if full screen to make it more like normal dos
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May 2nd, 2002, 10:49 AM
#5
Frenzied Member
I'm off to GalahTech, hope to see you there.
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