diff --git a/minix/commands/mined/mined.h b/minix/commands/mined/mined.h
index 0832988eb..6b1f884a8 100644
--- a/minix/commands/mined/mined.h
+++ b/minix/commands/mined/mined.h
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ extern long chars_saved;		/* Nr of chars saved in buffer */
 /*
  * Ring bell on terminal
  */
-#define ring_bell()			putch('\07')
+#define ring_bell()			putch('\a')
 
 /*
  * Print string on terminal