Bugtraq: Re: IFS

[bio () gabriel resudox net (BioH)]

On Sun, 19 Feb 1995, Joe wrote:

> > ] ObBug: /usr/openin/bin/xterm under SunOs 4.1.x will leave the tty mode
> > ] 666 as stated here previously. After opening a call with Sun, they will
> > ] not fix it, because they have to rewrite most of their OS, despite the
> > ] fact that xterm released with X11R5 doesn't have this problem.
> Is there a discrete way to monitor a tty? I've only played with 'cat'ing 
> them, and it tends to be noticeable to the user, considering that they 
> will no longer be able to see what they type.
You could either use xkey.c, or tap (ver 1.24?), both of which are a
little better than catting the tty :)

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