On 8/17/23 12:42, Tom Longfellow wrote:
The value of TERM is xterm.    (I have no idea why)


"xterm" has become generic for ANSI X3.64 capable terminals and terminal emulators. Once upon a time "vt100" filled that role, but "xterm" implies more capability.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code


-- R; <><

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