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Add MakeRawOutput function that puts the terminal into raw mode for input while preserving output processing flags (OPOST/ONLCR). This allows special keys (arrows, etc.) to be captured properly while keeping standard output functions like println() and logging libraries working correctly. Unlike MakeRaw, this preserves the terminal's output processing so that newlines (\n) are automatically converted to carriage return + newline (\r\n), making standard output functions work as expected. This is useful for applications that need proper keyboard input handling but want to use standard logging libraries or print statements without manual \r\n handling. Implementations: - Unix: Sets raw mode for input but keeps OPOST and ONLCR flags enabled - Windows: Same as MakeRaw (output processing is separate on Windows) - Plan 9: Same as MakeRaw (Plan 9 handles output differently) - Other platforms: Returns appropriate error message
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Add MakeRawOutput function that puts the terminal into raw mode for input while preserving output processing flags (OPOST/ONLCR). This allows special keys (arrows, etc.) to be captured properly while keeping standard output functions like println() and logging libraries working correctly.
Unlike MakeRaw, this preserves the terminal's output processing so that newlines (\n) are automatically converted to carriage return + newline (\r\n), making standard output functions work as expected.
This is useful for applications that need proper keyboard input handling but want to use standard logging libraries or print statements without manual \r\n handling.
Implementations:
Unix: Sets raw mode for input but keeps OPOST and ONLCR flags enabled
Windows: Same as MakeRaw (output processing is separate on Windows)
Plan 9: Same as MakeRaw (Plan 9 handles output differently)
Other platforms: Returns appropriate error message
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