Problem running GRASS / Deleting Characters

[Malcolm Williamson]

Skip,
You can use <ctrl>+h, <ctrl>+j, <ctrl>+k, and <ctrl>+l to move the cursor 
left, down, up, and right, respectively, similar to vi. However, to the 
best of my knowledge, you will always have to type over text to correct it.
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Malcolm D. Williamson - GIS Specialist         E-mail: malcolm at cast.uark.edu
Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies        Phone: (501) 575-6159
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University of Arkansas              
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On Thu, 14 May 1998, Skip Haak wrote:

> Anthony,
> 
> Solved my problem, I couldn't write to my home directory. Changed
> permissions and then everything worked fine. Thanks a bunch for your help.
> 
> I have another question. If I make a mistake entering location, mapset,
> etc., the program doesn't let me use the backspace or delete keys to edit
> the text. I haven't been able to find anything that says whether there is a
> solution to this problem or I just have to live with it. Is there some way
> to solve this problem?
> 
> Thanks, Skip
> 
> >Skip
> >
> >This message will probably be more helpful than the first.
> >
> >The other issue is that the  .gislock file is created in your home directory
> >when you start up grass.  Something is odd, but are the owner and permission
> >okay in your $HOME directory that will allow grass  to create the .gislock
> file.
> > If you are not running GRASS and a .gislock file exist remove it as a new will
> >be created when you start GRASS.  Again you have to be able to write to it.
> >
> >Good Luck
> >
> >If you have any questions you can respond directly to me at:
> >agburns at kcc.fsa.usda.gov
> >
> >Anthony Burns
> >
> 
> ----------------------------------
> Skip Haak
> Applied Ecosystem Services, Inc.
> 950 Lloyd Center, Suite 48
> Portland, OR 97232
> (503) 460-3198
> (503) 460-3230 Fax
> shaak at appl-ecosys.com
> 
>