do you mean configure? or compile it on a machine? minicom was created to mimic the old telix software from back in the day! :) configuing is easy....just run minicom and hit alt-z for the help menu...
you'll need to select 'o' for configuration....remember to take out the init strings and hangup strings...you don't want garbage being sent to your routers at inopportune times! Other than that, 96-8-n-1 -Patrick >>> "Jeffrey W. Hall" 04/11/02 10:06PM >>> Does anyone know of a good step by step tutorial for setting up minicom for use to terminal into routers and switches? Pardon my ignorance, I've done a good amount of work with linux, but I've never used any terminal program besides HyperTerminal (don't laugh) on anything but windows. I've been studying over the man pages, but they're about as confusing as I've found. TIA, Jeff Kent Hundley wrote: >minicom or, the x version, xminicom. It should be included in most linux >distros. > >-Kent > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of >hall >Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 1:16 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: What is the best HyperTerminal program for Linux? [7:41228] > > >I'm looking for a good hyperterminal program for linux, if anyone has any >recommendations. > >Thanks, > >Jeff >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete this email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=41273&t=41228 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

