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Re: termcaps
Thanks. I found by using the "linux" term,caps on the cygwin box
ie: export TERM=linux
everything works well
Thanks much
PK
At 09:45 AM 10/10/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>On Tuesday 9 Oct 01, Peter Kennard writes:
> > How do I get a debian linux box to recognize the termcaps for "cygwin"
> > Any pointers to where to find out ?
>
>There are known techniques for "teaching" a remote host about a new
>local TERM setting. *I* don't know what they are, but you might
>search the mailing list, because it's come up before.
>
>However, my advice is to not bother, and use rxvt instead. Rxvt uses
>TERM=xterm, which your linux box is sure to recognize. Rxvt has other
>advantages, too.
>
>I'm working on a FAQ entry for this...
>
>Cheers,
>David
>(Cygwin FAQ maintainer)
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