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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:45:56 +0100
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From: David Starks-Browning <starksb AT ebi DOT ac DOT uk>
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To: Peter Kennard <peterk AT livingwork DOT com>
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Subject: termcaps
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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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