Another thing I've found to help is to more the same file (up arrow the minute you find things screwed up), and page through the file until the --more-- prompt looks normal, then quickly quit out of more and you should have a properly working console again.
On Tue, 26 Dec 2000 kmself@ix.netcom.com wrote: > on Wed, Dec 27, 2000 at 01:47:11AM +1100, Malcolm Miles ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > wrote: > > I accidently more-ed a binary file and now everything I type at the > > console is in high ASCII characters. Is there an easy way to get back > > my normal console characters? > > "reset", as suggested. Running a program using curses such as "top" or > "vi" may also help. If top, hit space a few times to cycle it and > refresh the screen before quitting. > > -- Pardon me, but you have obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn. email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
