Here is a list of some communication software you can choose from, available via FTP, if they didn't come with your distribution.
ecu - a communications programminicom - telix-like communications program procomm - procomm-like communications program with zmodemseyon - X based communication programxc - xcomm communication package
term and SLiRP offer TCP/IP functionality using a
shell account.
screen is another multi-session program. This one behaves
like the virtual consoles.
callback is where you dial out to a remote modem and then
that modem hangs up and calls you back (to save on phone bills).
mgetty+fax handles FAX stuff, and provides an alternate
ps_getty.
ZyXEL is a control program for ZyXEL U-1496 modems. It
handles dialin, dialout, dial back security, FAXing, and voice
mailbox functions.
ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/system/network/serial.
To use zmodem with kermit, add the following to your .kermrc:
define rz !rz < /dev/ttyS3 > /dev/ttyS3
define sz !sz \%0 > /dev/ttyS3 < /dev/ttyS3
rz or sz <filename> at the kermit
prompt.
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