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Poll: Cool feature for Win2k, a bit like linux

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Daemon_UK

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I dunno if this feature has been shown but here goes

Goto Start
Run
type regedit
choose HKEY_CURRENT_USER
choose Software
choose Microsoft
choose Command Porocessor
choose CompletionChar (on the right handside window)

then change the value from 0 to 9

What does it do?

Well, this feature only works in dos, but makes your life easier.

If for example you are at the dos prompt, and want to goto program files then
type cd pr
and then hit TAB
dos will then know what you want by chaning pr to "Program Files"

basically TAB scrolls through the choices available.

Is this cool or what? 😀

Lemee know what you think by using the poll!

Comments welcome.

 
Thanks, I'll give that a shot! I'm constantly trying to use tab completion when using dos. This is quickly followed by the thought: "F@$%! I hate dos, what I wouldn't give to be using Linux right now"

Ratguy
 
Didn't work ... I just get a normal tab 😕

Is this a type of regedit stting I have to reboot the computer? Cause if it is, then I just don't feel like it. 😛
 
You can do the same thing w/ TweakUI. It is cool but the font of the command prompt in Win2k doesn't match Xterm's font. Man I wish I could import that thing.
 
It's handy, but I prefer the way bash is usually set up - where pressing tab autocompletes up to where it finds multiple matches and it automatically prints out all possible completions. Still, it's worlds better than DOS.
 
Another *NIX-like feature is the "Run As..." service. It allows you to run any executable as another user, without having to completely log out and log back in. You can select a checkbox on any shortcut, or hold SHIFT while right-clicking on any shortcut or executable.

It's like ... ya know .. 'su' for Windows (or 'sudo', if you prefer).

-SUO
 


<< You can do the same thing w/ TweakUI. It is cool but the font of the command prompt in Win2k doesn't match Xterm's font. Man I wish I could import that thing. >>



Download eConsole here. You can make it transparent, change fonts, do all sorts of XTerm/ETerm type stuff.
 
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