| termcap (terminal capabilities) A database listing different types of terminal (or ) and the the character to send to make the terminal perform certain functions such as move the up one line or clear the screen. Programs written using termcap can work on any terminal in the database which supports the necessary functions. Typical programs are or file viewers like . The termcap routines look for an "TERM" to determine which terminal the user is using. is a later version of termcap. (1998-10-30) |