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AlphaCom

This article is about the terminal emulator. For the binary star, see Alpha Comae Berenices. For the for-profit school operator, see AlphaCom (schools).

AlphaCom is a commercial SSH, Telnet and RS-232/modem client and terminal emulator by OmniCom Technologies.[1] It is a Windows product[2] but has been known to also run on Linux via emulation.[3]

AlphaCom
Developer(s)OmniCom Technologies
Initial release1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Stable release
9.0 / 2015 (2015)
PlatformWindows, OS X
TypeTerminal emulator
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteOmniCom Technologies

History

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AlphaCom is a GUI-based RS-232/modem, Telnet and SSH client and terminal emulator. The earliest known version was released in 1999.[4] It was previously part of a line of networking software which included a remote desktop client called winShadow, a Telnet server called AlphaServ, and a remote printing product called AlphaLPD.[5][6] The company now offers only AlphaCom and AlphaLPD.[7] All of the above are commercialware.

Features

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  • Wyse 50/50+, Wyse 60, SCO ANSI, Linux, IBM 3151, ANSI, VT220, VT102, VT100, VT52 emulations
  • International keyboard and character set
  • Built-in utilities includes file transfer, host look-up, ping, traceroute, FTP, time client and network scanner

OmniCom Technologies has further information on their web site.

Compatibility

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AlphaCom runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11. It also runs on the Windows Server series of operating systems.[8] An experimental version for macOS was made available in January 2016.[9]

Popularity

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AlphaCom is a popular choice among system and network administrators. [10] [11] [12] [13][14][15][16] A free trial of AlphaCom is available.[8] The trial version is valid for 30 days.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Download AlphaCom". PCWorld. 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  2. ^ "AlphaCom - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com". Download.cnet.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  3. ^ "WineHQ - AlphaCom 5.0". Appdb.winehq.org. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  4. ^ Tony Lawrence (2012-07-12). "AlphaCom3 Terminal Emulator". Aplawrence.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  5. ^ Stu Chudy; Sharaden Schneider (2001-02-24). "OmniCom Technologies". Archived from the original on February 24, 2001. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  6. ^ "OmniCom Technologies - Network Connectivity Software". 2004-01-01. Archived from the original on January 1, 2004. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  7. ^ "OmniCom Technologies". Omnicomtech.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  8. ^ a b "OmniCom Technologies". Omnicomtech.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  9. ^ "OmniCom Technologies". Omnicomtech.com. Archived from the original on 2004-01-01.
  10. ^ "Oakland Corporation - Downloads". Oaklandcorp.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". aplawrence.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Serial terminal emulation help, please? (again...)". Instructables.com. 2011-01-17. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  13. ^ "Modwest FAQ and Knowledge Base - What is a good SSH or Telnet program for me to use?". Support.modwest.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  14. ^ Stephen Cox. "Outpost Firewall Guide - Telnet". Outpostfirewall.com. Archived from the original on 2003-06-30. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  15. ^ "Video Terminal Information-PC Emulation". Ftp.u-aizu.ac.jp (FTP). Retrieved 2016-01-06.[dead ftp link] (To view documents see Help:FTP)
  16. ^ "netcatlpr - SCO". Justskins.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
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