* cygwinenv.sgml: Remove/deprecate mention of rxvt.

* effectively.sgml: Ditto.
* faq-using.xml: Ditto.
* setup-net.sgml: Ditto.
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2010-03-31 Christopher Faylor <me+cygwin@cgf.cx>
* cygwinenv.sgml: Remove/deprecate mention of rxvt.
* effectively.sgml: Ditto.
* faq-using.xml: Ditto.
* setup-net.sgml: Ditto.
2010-03-29 Corinna Vinschen <corinna@vinschen.de>
* new-features.sgml (ov-new1.7.3): New section.

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@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Note that this has been changed such that ^D works as
expected instead of ^Z, and is settable via <command>stty</command>.
This option must be specified before starting a Cygwin shell
and it cannot be changed in the shell. It should not be set when using
other terminals (i.e., rxvt or xterm).
other terminals (i.e., mintty or xterm).
</para>
</listitem>

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@ -87,10 +87,12 @@ Windows programs, use a DOS prompt, running only the occasional Cygwin
command or script. Next would be to run <command>bash</command> within
a default DOS box. To make Cygwin more Unix compatible in this case,
set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> (see <xref linkend="using-cygwinenv"></xref>).
Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>rxvt</systemitem> package provides
a native-Windows version of the popular X11 terminal emulator (it is not
necessary to set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>rxvt</command>).
Using <command>rxvt.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like environment,
Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>mintty</systemitem> package
provides a terminal emulator similar to such X11 programs as
<command>xterm</command> (it is not necessary to set
<envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>mintty</command> nor is it
necessary to be running <systemitem>/Cygwin/X</systemitem>). Using
<command>mintty.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like environment,
but expect some compatibility problems with Windows programs.
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<question><para>How can I copy and paste into Cygwin console windows?</para></question>
<answer>
<para>First, consider using rxvt or mintty instead of the standard console
window. In rxvt/mintty, selecting with the left-mouse also copies,
<para>First, consider using mintty instead of the standard console
window. In mintty, selecting with the left-mouse also copies,
and middle-mouse pastes. It couldn't be easier!
</para>
<para>In Windows's console window, open the properties dialog.
@ -946,9 +946,9 @@ Emacs or XEmacs from Cygwin Setup.
<question><para>Is there a better alternative to the standard console window?</para></question>
<answer>
<para>Yes! Use rxvt or mintty instead. Both are optional packages in
Cygwin Setup. You can use rxvt with or without X11, while mintty is a
Cygwin application providing a native GUI.
<para>Yes! Use <command>mintty</command> instead. <command>mintty</command> is an optional packages in
Cygwin Setup. <command>mintty</command> is a Cygwin application providing a native GUI without
the need of X11.
</para>
</answer></qandaentry>

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<para>
You may choose to install shortcuts on the Desktop and/or Start Menu
to start a <literal>bash</literal> shell. If you prefer to use a different
shell or the native Windows version of <literal>rxvt</literal>, you can
shell or the native Windows version of <literal>mintty</literal> or <literal>rxvt</literal>, you can
use these shortcuts as a guide to creating your own.
</para>
</sect2>