Backspace failing in make menuconfig started in console

[CaptainBlood]

Hi dear all,

I have a small problem in

[Rexilion]

I suppose you are trying to remove the '*' or 'M' in front of every config option? If yes, then the key you are looking for is 'n' and not delete nor backspace. Even then, the symbol might not disappear because it's needed by another kernel component.

For configuring the kernel, you use:

y to build a module inside a kernel
m to build a module as a module
n to not build that module at all
/ to search for config options
'enter' to descend into submenus or to navigate to a higher menu

[CaptainBlood]

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry, but my issue is very different to your description.
In some cases such as in /Device drivers/Character devices/Serial Drivers
it could be wished to change line
(4) Maximum number of 8250/16550 serial ports
to
(3) Maximum number of 8250/16550 serial ports

By selecting this line, a screen appears, which contains a editable line containing the current value 4
When starting "make menuconfig" in console mode I can only add new characters, but I can't 'backspace the current value of 4 to delete it before specifying the new value.

As I was writing this reply, I started "make menuconfig" in an X11/LXTerminal. Under such condition, backspace works !!!
So half of the issue is solved, but pure console mode remains a showstopper.

Thanks for your attention.

[Rexilion]

I see, perhaps there is something wrong with the file:

/etc/conf.d/keymaps ?

[CaptainBlood]

Here's my configuration file:

[Rexilion]

[CaptainBlood]

Hi
Oops! How silly indeed! 'Console' only is enough and correct.
Sorry for that one
Thanks for your attention