Re: getting "dumb" terminal message in Unix shell

[handel@NOSPAMstolaf.edu]

byte <byte@i1.net> wrote:

: As the title states Using my apple IIGS with Spectrum 2.0 (I have
: 5.25 megs of ram) logging on to my isp's shell is no problem, but when
: I type "pine" to read my mail it tells me I have a "dumb" terminal and
: I do not have the capabilities to use pine.  I have done it.  Alot.  I
: don't know why I can't now.

Heya Deb, long time no see!  You should stop by irc and chat sometime!
:) Well, apparently, the environment variable in your unix account
isn't set correctly.  Try typing "setenv TERM vt100" or "set
term=vt100 ; export".  If ya have any more probs, catch me on irc as Zelix.


In Christ,
Pete

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