You could run something like xkeycaps (see pkgsrc/x11) to easily
	redefine any key.

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On Wed, 19 Dec 2001, Claude Marinier wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am using i386/NetBSD 1.5.2 with X to manage a bunch of systems. I use an
> xterm and ssh to logon to an Alpha/VMS. The backspace key sends, well, a
> backspace. That behaviour seems quite reasonable; but my hands are trained
> to hit that key and expect the system to delete. DCL (the shell on VMS)
> responds by going to the beginning of the line (which is not what I want).
>
> The list of options available with Control-LeftClick includes "Backarrow
> Key" but I do not know how to use it. The option is checked by default. I
> have not found another option that is relevant.
>
> I would prefer an escape sequence or an ssh option so I can use a single
> menu entry to connect to other systems. I could then check the host name
> against a list and adjust the xterm or ssh accordingly (I use a script).
>
> I could also have two types of xterm menu entries: one for VMS and one for
> the others. This is not ideal.
>
> Thanks.
>
>