On Wed, Apr 15, 1998 at 08:55:10AM -0500, webmaster wrote:
> Dear Linux Gurus:
> 
> When I telnet to my Linux box and do a "echo $TERM", I get a dtterm 
> type terminal.  How do I change the terminal type?  I tried 
> 
> set TERM vt100
> 
> It comes back to the prompt, but does not change the terminal type.  
> If I obtain the correct command, do I add it into my .profile file to 
> make the change permenant?

If you're using the bash shell, try this:

        TERM=vt100
        export TERM
or
        export TERM=vt100

If you're using csh or tcsh, try:

        setenv TERM vt100

Fred
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  Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government there will be no end. He 
 will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding
      it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever."
------------------------------- Isaiah 9:7 (niv) ------------------------------


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