Why does bindkey ^a command-name or stty intr ^- do something funny?
Z-Shell Frequently-Asked QuestionsYou probably have the extendedglob option set in which case ^ and # are metacharacters. ^a matches any file except one called a, so the line is interpreted as bindkey followed by a list of files. Quote the ^ with a backslash or put quotation marks around ^a.
Why does it say "stty: TCGETS: Operation not supported on socket"?
LESSIf you see this message and you're using csh, you probably have a "stty" command in your .cshrc file. You should either move this to your .login file so it only gets executed once, when you login; or set your SHELL variable to "csh -f", which tells csh not to execute the .cshrc or .login files.
Why does my terminal act funny in some way?
Z-Shell Frequently-Asked QuestionsIf you are using an OpenWindows cmdtool as your terminal, any escape sequences (such as those produced by cursor keys) will be swallowed up and never reach zsh. Either use shelltool or avoid commands with escape sequences. You can also disable scrolling from the cmdtool pane menu (which effectively turns it into a shelltool). If you still want scrolling, try using an xterm with the scrollbar activated.
Why does my tap water taste funny?
Frequently Asked QuestionsOur Water Quality Assurance Lab will be able to assist you with concerns about the taste of your water. The number is 645-7691
Where does the funny name come from?
Rainer Brockerhoff :: Zingg! :: Frequently Asked QuestionsBeyond the obvious reasons, the name is a tribute to David Drew Zingg. "Uncle Dave" was a New Jersey-born photographer and writer who moved to Brazil in the sixties and died recently. He was a long-time Mac fan and is greatly mourned by the Brazilian Mac community. Zingg! is more configurable; the "Include Always" option is very convenient, as it allows you to open folders with certain applications such as Aladdin's DropStuff. Jaguar's menu appears for files only.
Why does the Architect talk funny?
The MATRIX 101 - Understanding The Matrix Reloaded - Frequen...All the other inhabitants of the Matrix that we've met so far (Agents, Seraph, The Oracle, etc) may be programs, but they interact regularly with humans. They need to be able to communicate with normal people on a regular basis, and their programming reflects that in the way they speak. The Architect is a machine that never has to communicate directly with humans, therefore he tends to talk like a machine would when talking with other machines.
Why does XWin.exe ignore the display depth that I pass on the command line?
Cygwin/X Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen running in windowed mode or GDI-based fullscreen mode, XWin.exe must run the X Server at whatever display depth Windows is currently using; in these cases the display depth passed on the command line is ignored. XWin.exe only uses the display depth parameter when running in a DirectDraw-based fullscreen mode, as DirectDraw allows applications to change the display resolution and depth when running in fullscreen mode.
Why the funny name?
The Tortoise Diet, Patty Church RN, BSN shares her real-life...The story of the Tortoise and the Hare was, as you know, about a race. There are certainly a lot of “hare-brained” diets out there which invariably promise “quick and easy” weight loss, usually by means of starvation, deprivation and/or strenuous exercise. The problem with quick weight loss, however, is that it almost never lasts. That's because the "weight" being lost is primarily the loss of water and muscle, rather than the loss of stored body fat.
Why does the site look funny?
Emergency Clinical Guide Frequently Asked QuestionsDue to circumstances completely beyond our control, the creators of the various browsers (a browser is the piece of software you're using to view this page) have decided not to be compatible with one another. What this means in practice is that web sites that look and work properly on one browser will look different and may not work at all on another browser. Early on in the creation of ECG, we decided to write code that would be easily readable by the vast majority of people using the internet.
My water tastes/smells funny. Does this mean it's not safe to drink? What should I do?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThere are a variety of factors that can impact the taste or smell of tap water but not change the quality of the water. In Charleston Water's case, algae in our surface water—when put through the treatment process—can give off harmless compounds that may cause the water to taste “earthy” or “musty.” In most cases, taste and odor are purely aesthetic concerns, and are not reliable indicators of water quality.
Why does everyone have funny names? Where do you get them from?
ePlaya :: View topic - Frequently Asked Questions: Look here...Many people like to leave the default world behind and come to the playa to escape the baggage of their every day lives. Choosing a playa name gives you a sense of rebirth, maybe. You can be anyone you want to be, without being tied to your normal self. If you are shy and timid in the default world, and want to come to Burning Man, and take your shirt off and hug everyone you meet, you might feel more at ease doing this without being "Jane Doe" for a week.
Why does my transmission shift funny?
Saturn of WarrenTechnology has made our vehicles a computer on wheels. Computers control how our transmissions shift and that is why it may feel like the shift pattern seems different. The transmission are designed to shift in a pattern that will give you the best fuel economy. The transmission computer also has a delayed first shift, stop/start bump, overdrive technology and a limp in mode.
Why does my water taste or smell funny?
Evergreen Colorado Metropolitan DistrictTaste and odor problems with the tap water can come from numerous sources. Lake turnover that occurs in the spring and fall can create problems from organic material from the bottom of the lake. New plumbing fixtures or new carpet in the house can combine with chemicals in the water to create odors. For additional information, call us at 303-674-4112, or send us an e-mail to reception@evergreenmetrodistrict.com.
Why does my drinking water taste funny?
Alameda County Water District: FAQsIf you recently moved from an area where the water contained very few naturally occurring minerals, your new water may taste different due to the minerals it contains. Just as various brands of bottled water taste different due to the varying levels of different minerals they contain, so the taste of domestic drinking water varies with its source. It could be that you're simply not used to the new taste yet.
Why does the menu bar appear funny?
Cast ListThe menu bar detects your browser and uses different code accordingly (due to non-standards compliant code in IE). If your browser is set up to lie about which one it is (I know Opera can do this), you'll get strange results. This isn't a question, but I get it all the time anyway. If you find a problem of this sort, bring it up on the tagboard or via email and I'll fix it.
Why does the UTC Clock look funny?
Frequently Asked Questions - About the FlightAdventures Virt...A UTC clock displays 24 hours instead of 12 hours typically found on a normal clock. The minute and second hands of a UTC Clock operate the same as on a normal clock.
Why does the picture on my screen look funny?
Real Estate Education Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have problems reading text or seeing images on your screen such as buttons & graphics you may need to adjust the resolution on your display. You can do this by right-clicking once in an empty space on your desktop and left-clicking Properties on the menu that should popup. This will open the Display Properties window. Click on the Settings tab on the top of the window and on the right-hand side of the screen, make sure your Resolution (or display area) should say 800x600.
Blog is a funny word, where does it come from?
Blog FAQ & CETconnect.orgThere’s this cool web site that helps parents talk with their children to discover what they are feeling and thinking using a flash presentation. It focuses on the conversation with children and how it will help them to become happy adults.
why does Pestilence talk funny?
Warfampestdeath.net - frequently asked questions (which do m...In my 'time in the desert' I spent an inordinate amount of same (Francis has mentioned this) reading brains. My brothers were kind enough to bring them to me as their owners expired. The brains of great men and women are the sum total of what they never put in their books, their software, their philosophy, their science... as well as bits and pieces of what did get published. Often I wonder if writers do so to get their books out of their heads so that they can forget them.
Why does the emote command rely on the knowledge of a language?
Shattered Kingdoms Gameplay: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis has long been debated, however the reason for it is because spoken languages can, in certain circumstances, prevent communication: for example, when a sprite and a human meet and try to talk, only to find they do not share a common tongue - much the same as meeting someone in real life who didn't speak your language at all. In the past, some players would abuse the 'emote' command at an impasse, in order to communicate.
