Term for Linux / Unix Installation.

Question:

I've downloaded TERM for UNIX/Linux. How do I install it on a Linux system?

• In the instructions below, change .xxx to the actual name of the file you've downloaded from Century.

Answer:

If you've downloaded the ".rpm" (TERM for Linux) file:

• Login with root access and go to a shell prompt.
• Copy the ".rpm" file to a temporary directory.
• Execute the following command:%rpm -i .rpm

Answer:

If you've downloaded the ".tar.gz" file:

• Login with root access and go to a shell prompt.
• Copy the install file to a temporary directory.o Unzip the download file: %gunzip .tar.gz
• Uncompress the .tar file: %tar xvf .tar
• Change to the directory created by the "tar" command: %cd term_6.28.1754_SCO
• Execute the following command: %/bin/sh ./install
• Depress
• Select the type of UNIX or Linux from the menu
• Depress .
• Depress again.
• Select option 1 for a 30-day evaluation, or option 2 to enter your serial number and activation key.

Question:

How do I uninstall TERM for UNIX/Linux?

Answer:

If you installed from the ".rpm" file:

• Login with root access and go to a shell prompt.
• Execute the following command: %rpm -e .rpm

Answer:

If you installed from the ".tar.gz" file:

• Login with root access and go to a shell prompt.
• Delete the /usr/term directory.
• Delete the following files from /usr/bin: callin, callout, and term
• Delete the .termsys file from each user's home directory.

Question:

How do I setup a network-based connection to a host?

Answer:

• At the system prompt, type "term setup" and depress .
• If prompted, select "Current User Defaults".
• From the Setup Options menu, select "Communications".
• Select "Telnet:" from the Connections menu.
• In the "Node Name" field, enter the hostname or IP address of the remote host.
• Depress Ctrl-E to return to the Setup Options menu.
• Select "Terminal" from the Setup Options menu.
• Press the space bar to select the correct emulation type.
• Depress Ctrl-E to return to the Setup Options menu.
• Select "Save Settings". Press any key when the save is done.
• Select "Return to TERM" to connect immediately, or "Exit to system" to return to the prompt.

Question:

How do I setup a direct serial connection?

Answer:

• At the system prompt, type "term setup" and depress .
• If prompted, select "Current User Defaults".
• From the Setup Options menu, select "Communications".
• Select "Async" from the Connections menu.
• In the "Communications Port" field, enter the device name for the serial port.
• Using the space bar, change the "Baud Rate", "Parity", "Wordlength" and "Stopbits" settings to the correct values.
• Depress Ctrl-E to return to the Setup Options menu.
• Select "Terminal" from the Setup Options menu.
• Depress the space bar to select the correct emulation type.
• Depress Ctrl-E to return to the Setup Options menu.
• Select "Save Settings". Press any key when the save is done.
• Select "Return to TERM" to connect immediately, or "Exit to system" to return to the prompt.

Question:

How do I launch TERM for UNIX/Linux?

Answer:

• At the system prompt, type "term" and depress . The connection you configured earlier should come up automatically.
• For a network or direct serial connection, depress to get a login prompt.
• For a modem connection, type "ATDT" and the remote phone number, then depress .