unix vs windows translation

[ubamous3]

hi,

just like the space doesnt exist in unix, it becomes %20 or something like that; does anyone know what %40 translates to?

[ipdave]

That is ASCII - works in UNIX and DOS/Windows. To test, open a word process or DOS window and hold down the ALT key. Press 40 and release the ALT. You get the < character. If you have an old DOS manual, it has the ASCII character layouts for different keyboard layouts.
;-)

[ubamous3]

That is ASCII - works in UNIX and DOS/Windows. To test, open a word process or DOS window and hold down the ALT key. Press 40 and release the ALT. You get the < character. If you have an old DOS manual, it has the ASCII character layouts for different keyboard layouts.
;-)

i have no idea what u just said means but at least i know to start on google searching with ascii

[ipdave]

On your keyboard is the "ALT" key - it is usually next to your "Space Bar". Hold it down. Don't let go yet.

Now move your other hand over to the number pad (keys with numbers all in a big square area). Push the "4" key, let go, then press the "0" key and let go. You have now entered the "40" like the "20" combination. It is a "<" character.