Unable to accept input during a script (read command)

[ciper]

LOL!! MattCallow wins the internet for today. I posted this question all over the place including many Linux forums and IRC channels where people either didnt answer or said stuff like "your bash is really broken" ...

I tried using hyperterminal and it worked. Originally I was using telnet.exe so I will try to out how to adjust its settings.

Thanks I owe you one.

edit: For windows Telnet.exe
unset crlf
Line feed mode - Causes return key to send CR
and
set crlf
New line mode - Causes return key to send CR & LF