In solaris if i have to delete something from shell i need to use ctrl+H, coz if i use backspace it shows ^?. Can any one please tell me how to set backspace key so that i can delete any character directly instead of using Ctrl+h.
Second Q is like in linux for going to recent command, i use up key, wat about solaris, how can i get to last command used & if it is using any combination. can i set it to UP key like in linux.
Similarly for tab key, as i have to use Esc key in solaris
you told the backspace key was giving ^? as output... so it should be clear what ^? means?
the .profile should be in your homedir and you can access this. sure you can't access the root .profile but this is not necessary! just edit YOUR .profile or if you use csh edit .cshrc file...
You need to fix the terminal emulator you use for it to sent the correct character when you press backspace. If you are using gnome-terminal, you can go to the profile preference menu, then to the compatibility tab:
Set "Backspace" to send "Control-H" and "Delete" to send "ASCII DEL", as they should always do.