Re: Linux 1.3.xx
John Newnham (jnewnham@broncho.ct.monash.edu.au)
Thu, 10 Aug 1995 14:52:43 +1000
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> From: Demetrius Harris <ldh1@Ra.MsState.Edu>
> Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 11:03:02 -0500
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> Subject: Linux 1.3.xx
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> for some strange reason when ever i try to use one of the 1.3.xx version
> i can't use vi because of an unrecognize TERM error..
>
> an when i do a "setterm -term console" it doesn't work or have an effect..
>
> the 1.3.xx versions default to an unknow term type linux
> can anyone shade some light on my problem?
>
This question should really be sent to an appropriate usenet newsgroup.
Not to the kernel hackers list. However (:-)), the answer is that
you have to edit /etc/termcap. (If you don't know how to do this, do NOT
ask on this list. Ask in a more appropriate place.)
Hope this helps.
John