ZTERM General Information

Page last updated
Thursday, August 09, 2007

MicroSabio is proud to serve as the North American distributor for ZTERM, an excellent terminal emulator developed by Rod Hewitt at Cool Stuff.   Pricing information may be found on the ZTERM price list, the software itself may be downloaded from the ZTERM download page , and general information is listed below.

Alternate download option: ZTERM 2000, version 144

    32-bit Windows: ZTERM was developed from the ground up using 32-bit Windows technology, so it is fast and free of a lot of excess baggage.  (Versions of Windows from Window95 on are 32-bit).

    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 from the Cool Stuff web site, launch it, and it 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.

    Fabulous Printer Support:  Routes AUX port output to Windows printer of your choice (either direct via TCRT or via an included driver for serial spooling); emulates of 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.  (See the ZTERM price list.)

    Related product: ZTERMINAL.  Boundless Capio 320 "thin client" (Windows CE based) with ZTERM embedded in ROM.  State of the art desktop connectivity!

See the Cool Stuff web site for more ZTERM information, including FAQs and complete installation package downloads for updates and evaluations