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 <termfile>.xxx to the actual name of the file you've downloaded from Century.

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

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 <termfile>.tar.gz
Uncompress the .tar file: %tar xvf <termfile>.tar
Change to the directory created by the "tar" command: %cd term_6.28.1754_SCO
Execute the following command: %/bin/sh ./install
Depress <Enter>
Select the type of UNIX or Linux from the menu
Depress <Enter>.
Depress <Enter> again.
Select option 1 for a 30-day evaluation, or option 2 to enter your serial number and activation key.

How do I uninstall TERM for UNIX/Linux?

If you installed from the ".rpm" file:

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

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

At the system prompt, type "term setup" and depress <Enter>.
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.

How do I setup a direct serial connection?

At the system prompt, type "term setup" and depress <Enter>.
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.

How do I launch TERM for UNIX/Linux?

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