i tested it and the hypothesis is correct. if you can't query the existing colors, then there is little that can be done. it would be nice if ansi included that.
i'd definitely update the man page to say that. it's kind of like data loss otherwise. otherwise, by all means close. thanks. -- Webmaster: do you believe that people will (a) switch browsers to view your "best viewed with" page or (b) go to your competitor? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]