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ZTERM
MicroSabio is proud to serve as the North American distributor for ZTERM, an excellent terminal emulator developed by Rod Hewitt of Cool Stuff. Please see below for information on the various aspects of ZTERM.
Installing and Running ZTERM
- Download the latest version of ZTERM, zt144n.exe, from here or the Cool Stuff web site, onto your Windows desktop.
- Open/run (normally double-
click on) the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts. It is a very simple installation. - Use Add Profile and, if necessary, Profile Configuration, to get ZTERM connected
to and working with the target host computer.
Licensing
- 28-
day free trial. When ZTERM is originally installed, it will run for 28 days without restriction or limitation. This evaluation period gives you time to experiment and make sure that ZTERM is going to work as expected, meet your needs, etc. In order for it to operate beyond the trial period, you must purchase a license. Please do not wait until day 27 or 28 to order the license; give yourself and MicroSabio time to deal with credit cards, time zones, holidays, lost email messages, etc.) - Licensing is by specific PC. The ZTERM license is linked to the specific licensed version of Microsoft Windows running on the PC. The license is not transferrable, and it will not work on any other computer. If you keep proper and complete backups of your PC, the ZTERM license will be restored along with the rest of Windows in the case of a major hardware failure. Your ZTERM license will also be valid on updated versions of Windows, as long as the new version of Windows is installed in "Upgrade mode" (as opposed to "new install").
- Replacement licenses: If you are replacing a ZTERM license, see our page on ZTERM License Replacement to determine if you qualify for reduced pricing.
Ordering -
See the page on Ordering ZTERM.
Pricing
See the ZTERM Price List.
Product Information
- 32-
bit Windows: ZTERM was developed using 32-bit Windows technology, so it is fast and free of a lot of excess baggage. It runs on all 32- and 64- bit versions of Microsoft Windows. - 16-
bit Windows: ZTERM can be used with older versions of Windows (3.x) by installing the Microsoft WIN32S package. - Easy Installation and Updating: Just download the self-
installation package, run, and in a couple of clicks you're done. - Telnet and Serial: ZTERM includes both Telnet and Serial connections. Telnet requires only the standard Microsoft TCP stack.
- FTP File Transfers: FTP transfers offer high speed and flexibility, since you can transfer files (menu driven, with wildcards, or driven by your BASIC program) independent of activity in the terminal window. For serial connections, ZMODEM is used for UNIX hosts and a proprietary ZTXFER for AMOS.
- AMOS and UNIX hosts are supported. Ideal for A-
Shell/UNIX! - Excellent AM62A/AM62C terminal emulations, plus Wyse50, Wyse 350, CY350, VT100.
- Programming hooks allow your Basic program to command the PC (via ESC sequences) to perform many operations, including file transfers, launching Windows applications, user interface enhancements, etc.
- Printer Support: Routes AUX port output to the Windows printer of your choice (either direct via TCRT or via an included driver for serial spooling); emulates 10/17 pitch using GDI fonts; supports passthrough printing. Includes LPD support for AMOS. You can even perform GDI printer commands (font selection, graphics) from BASIC.
- Low Cost: ZTERM is less expensive than most competing products by a considerable margin.
- Related product ZTERMINAL. Boundless Capio 320 "thin client" (Windows CE based) with ZTERM embedded in ROM. State of the art desktop connectivity!