inputrc maps keys, so if it’s corrupt, that will probably cause all kinds of strange problems.
But if the one file is corrupt, I’m be very worried that you have a much larger problem.
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Darn’ it - guess the Linux authors didn’t bother implementing that (or didn’t understand it 
). You’d have been able to get the same effect by typing “stty -lcase”, but that would have been a little difficult without either ‘s’ or ‘c’
Never mind - main thing is you’ve solved the mystery and can remedy it - well done!
Yes, definitely. Clean format and a reinstall of new OSMC ahoy. Plus, it’s a clean install, and that’s like sleeping on freshly laundered bedding - very nice. 
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You might consider using the MyOSMC backup module, or even dd image of your entire card after you’ve reinstalled and reconfigured everything to your liking again 
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That is a good idea.
On a note not directly related to your suggestion - IT WORKED!
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BTW, THEM, thanks for the advice - I’d forgotten that the leading hyphen “-” before bash indicated a login shell.
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Does the MyOSMC backup module do the installed extra software or is the only answer to that a dd image? Also, can said dd image be made whilst running from the card?
No, just Kodi config.
No. Use another Linux system or something like USBit for windows.