Missing ctrl key

[xwb]

Had a thought one morning: Android is basically Linux with a different window manager so it must be possible to get a cmd prompt for it. Had a look around: there was an xterm application. Got it and started it up.

Yesss - just like Unix except that the commands are in /system/bin. Played around a bit then decided to ping the server. Worked, found the server. Popped up the keyboard to stop ping - ping on Unix goes on forever and you have to press ctrl C to stop it. Eek no ctrl key. Had to switch off the machine.

Now I have to get a hackers keyboard which does have a ctrl key before I play with that again. I noticed that not all of the bluetooth keyboards for androids have a ctrl key either. I wonder if the onscreen keyboard for ipads and windows has a ctrl key.

Lesson of the day: make sure you know where the control key is before using ping or use the option to limit the number of calls.

 

[strongm]

No CTRL key on iPad. And Apple don't allow 3rd party replacement virtual keyboards. Or not without jailbreaking.

 

[xwb]

I noticed all the wireless keyboards have a control key so if I'm going to try something like that again, best get a bluetooth keyboard.

 

[strongm]

You can replace the default keyboard on Android. 'hackers keyboard' has all the modifier keys (CTRL, ALT etc) and is free from Google Play

 

[xwb]

Yes, I saw that but the wife's using it almost permanently so I haven't had a chance to try that yet.