This software is a simple tool used as a dumb-terminal emulator with minimal features.
Picocom is a lightweight application that emulates a dumb terminal in the simplest form possible. It is similar to Minicom, but with a smaller footprint. The main objective of the software is to offer a basic, manual modem configuration, testing, and troubleshooting tool. It also serves as a low-tech window for operator intervention in PPP connection scripts.
If you're looking for an alternative to Windows' "open terminal window before/after dialing" feature, picocom might be your answer. While it was designed for modem connection, it can also come in handy for other similar tasks.
Picocom boasts a minimal memory footprint, making it an ideal tool for embedded systems. With less than 20K when stripped, picocom is memory-resource-conservative.
However, the package isn't limited to picocom alone. It also comes packed with a well-documented and user-friendly terminal-management library that can be utilized by other software projects. This library conveniently hides the termios(3) calls, which makes for an interface that is less complex and safer, albeit less feature-rich.
Picocom is designed to run on Linux, but it can also be modified to run in any Unix setup that has the termios(3) library. In conclusion, picocom is a must-have software tool that offers a convenient and straightforward solution to your modem configuration and testing needs.
If you're looking for an alternative to Windows' "open terminal window before/after dialing" feature, picocom might be your answer. While it was designed for modem connection, it can also come in handy for other similar tasks.
Picocom boasts a minimal memory footprint, making it an ideal tool for embedded systems. With less than 20K when stripped, picocom is memory-resource-conservative.
However, the package isn't limited to picocom alone. It also comes packed with a well-documented and user-friendly terminal-management library that can be utilized by other software projects. This library conveniently hides the termios(3) calls, which makes for an interface that is less complex and safer, albeit less feature-rich.
Picocom is designed to run on Linux, but it can also be modified to run in any Unix setup that has the termios(3) library. In conclusion, picocom is a must-have software tool that offers a convenient and straightforward solution to your modem configuration and testing needs.
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