Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 13:09:07 -0500 (EST) From: Keith Leonard <keithl@wakko.gil.net> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Term problem logging into Linux machine Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.95.961208125707.9187A-100000@wakko.gil.net>
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Howdy, Sorry for the bother - simple mind nothing better to do. I have 2.1.5 installed on a 486DX100 - standard DOG/Windoze machine (IDE CD, 850Meg HD, 32meg memory, etc.....). I have term setup for scoansi (per handbook for messed up terminal emulation). If I run X my .bashrc has no TERM setup and I can log on to my ISP machine using telnet and read my mail using pine (god I hate the newest version) - my ISP machine is a Linux box running 2.0.2??. However, if I telnet in from my commandline (no X) - when I run pine from his commandline I get "unknown terminal type". I have tried contacting him (my ISP) to see if he can correct but I've waited 5 days for an email answer and can't get through on the phone (unusual problem ;) ). If I try not setting the TERM type in .profile and repeat I get "cons25 - unknown terminal type". Can anyone suggest a terminal type that will work with anything in the world (yeah right, sure, uh huh.....) so that I can check my mail without running X. Any help or direction (non flaming) would be appreciated. Keith keithl@gil.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Character is what you are in the dark. - John Warfin --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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