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Thread ID: 22645 2002-07-26 07:26:00 Machine that goes bing! Changing the Ctrl-G click robo (205) Press F1
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65671 2002-07-26 07:26:00 I need to change the ctrl-g (bell) sound at the dos prompt for a windows PC. It makes a quiet click and it needs to be noisier. Even at full speaker volume it sounds like a key click.
Any ideas?
robo.
robo (205)
65672 2002-07-26 07:35:00 Use a Teletype ASR33 . That has a real bell which goes "BING", when you hit BEL . It had to be loud enough to wake up the operator at the other end .

VT200/300/400 terminals also had a proper piezo beeper .

I think that these wimpy PC machines have the bell function done in the processor box, not in the keyboard . Looks like a chance to use ANSI . SYS again . That would let you redefine the key so it plays the 1812 Overture .
Graham L (2)
65673 2002-07-26 08:09:00 You could try hiding a houshould stereo amp behind the monitor, and some decent speakers under the desk. Once turned up full blast, even the meekest click will become a wild clunk! Elwin Way (229)
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