Using mc via telnet

[Pavel Roskin]

Hi, Ferdi!

> > When I use mc via telnet, the F keys don't repsond. One of the key
> > implications is I can't quit
> > mc without going to the machine I"m logged in as, and killing the mc
> > process.
>
> Just use the command "exit" - it will close mc.

Just for record - it only works in the subshell is enabled.  "exit" won't
work if you run mc with "-u".

> > How can I make the Fkeys work when telnetting ?
>
> Wojtek told you how to use Esc 1 etc.
> But mc has a learning facility.
> Do Esc9 to get to the menu, look for the "Learn Keys" option (I think it is
> under Config) and read the instructions.

If there is any item in the menu that needs a hotkey most, it's "Learn
Keys", yet it has none.

> If your current F1 - F10 keys generate any sensible action, mc will be able
> to understand them.
>
> The long way would be to check what terminfo expects for your terminal
> type for kf1  trough  kf10. (Can anybody tell me how to do this???)

Run "infocmp" and read "man terminfo" to understand the output.

> and then in your telnet terminal emulator, you set your definitions for F1 -
> F10 to send the required sequences.  If you have followed this route, other
> applications (not as clever as mc) might also function better if they use
> terminfo.

Yes.  "Learn Keys" is just a cheap substitute to making the keys work as
they are described in terminfo and/or termcap.

-- 
Regards,
Pavel Roskin