Re: messages in mutt: \225 etc

From: Clive Menzies (clive_at_clivemenzies.co.uk)
Date: 12/31/03

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    Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 13:47:47 +0000
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    On (31/12/03 00:47), Monique Y. Herman wrote:
    > I have a feeling that I should know this, but I don't, and I'm not quite
    > sure how to google for the answer. Any insight would be greatly
    > appreciated.
    >
    > I occasionally view a message I've received in mutt and see the following:
    >
    > \225We have new reversible jerseys.
    >
    > (The \225 being of note, not the reversible jerseys.)
    >
    > What is this, and how can I view it properly?
    >
    > Details that may be relevant:
    >
    > At least in one message's case, 'v' in mutt shows the content as
    > text/plain, 7bit, us-ascii
    >
    > I'm using mutt through screen.
    >
    > It appears that screen sets TERMCAP; I don't know if that's relevant.
    It looks like an ascii code for "a" with an acute accent but seems
    unlikely in this context.

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    Regards

    Clive 

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