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1 files changed, 15 insertions, 10 deletions
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@@ -15,16 +15,15 @@ is a wrapper around
that provides a remote shell as responsive as
.Xr mosh 1
and as limited as a traditional teletypewriter.
-User input is only sent to the remote server
-once a full line has been input.
+It is a very useful tool on slow connections.
+As
.Nm
-takes the same arguments as
-.Xr ssh 1 .
+uses the default line-editing capabilities of the terminal,
+user input is only sent to the remote server
+once a full line has been input.
.Pp
-.Nm
-is best used in conjunction with
-.Xr dtach 1
-on the remote server.
+All arguments are passed to
+.Xr ssh 1 .
.Sh AUTHORS
.Pp
.Nm
@@ -33,7 +32,13 @@ is written by John Ankarström
.Sh BUGS
.Pp
.Nm
-does not support interactive password input.
-It is recommended that public key authentication be used,
+does not support interactive password input;
+it is recommended that public key authentication be used,
in combination with
.Xr ssh-agent 1 .
+.Pp
+.Nm
+exits immediately on SIGINT;
+it is best used in conjunction with
+.Xr dtach 1
+on the remote server.