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# 1  
Old 01-31-2009
Error Alt - Characters
in Win, one can use the
Alt + 3-digit numeric code
combination to spawn any ASCII character.

Linux, OTOH has
Ctrl-Shift-U + alphanumeric code
combination to spawn any UNICODE character.

bottom line: I'd like to be able to do what Win can do, please.
I was told it was possible, but made the mistake of not pressing on for an answer.
# 2  
Old 01-31-2009
Graphical applications using the GTK library have that feature. It's not a 'linux' feature per-se. If it works, use it, that's what it's there for, you'll have a hard time making it do what you want otherwise.

The alt-number trick is an ancient thing from the days when everyone used ASCII and QDOS.
# 3  
Old 01-31-2009
thank you again..

I must say I'm disappointed that this isn't supported by Linux by default..
hmm should I write Torvalds about this?
funny it may sound, but I'd actually do it.
it's a nice extra functionality, and I'm sure I'm not the only one missing it.
# 4  
Old 02-01-2009
Would you write to the board of directors of Kawasaki too, just because their Ninja doesn't behave like you're used to from your Ford Explorer?
# 5  
Old 02-01-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNIX Forum rules
(1) No flames, shouting (all caps), sarcasm, bullying, profanity or arrogant posts.
Smilie LOL I thought you'd post something useful as well, pludi.
# 6  
Old 02-01-2009
This thread seems to have out-lived its usefullness. So I will close it.
 
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