AM>> getch[e]() returns '\x27' I know that (at least under DOS and
AM>> Windows).

 > indeed, but getch() doesn't read from stdin (or any other
 > stream), it reads the keyboard instead. (and as i said it
 > returns 26 if you press ^Z and not '\27' unless you press the '
 > key )

I'm aware of the mistake I've made.

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