[H-GEN] Using a linux box as a terminal

[Jay]

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On Wed, 21 May 2003 21:19, Christopher Biggs wrote:
> Depending on the application, it can be hard to find a terminal
> emulator which implements all the required quirks and features of the
> wyse60 (particularly the function keys).

I don't have sufficient influence as to what terminal the software to bend to.
I came across an emulator called wy60, which appears to do a very good job 
with regards to the function keys. The symbol display bit is a bit off 
though.

> Some years ago the (since recovered) BOFH at $ORKPLACE settled on a
> Win32 app called "Anzio" as providing the best wyse 60 emulation then
> available.

I know anzio and actually like it but anzio appears to be limited to windows.

> If Linux's (vt320-ish) console terminal emulation proves inadequate,
> you may need to keep other options in mind...

I actually tried vt320-ish emulations but they did not quite cut it.

Cheers

Johannes

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