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HyperTerminal vs Zterm

A side-by-side look at HyperTerminal and Zterm. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

Network & Admin

HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. It allows users to connect to other systems, like mainframes, and use a terminal interface to access those systems. Useful for remote administration and access in the pre-internet era.

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Zterm

Zterm

Network & Admin

Zterm is a free, open source terminal emulator for Windows. It provides basic terminal functionality like SSH and Telnet connections in a lightweight package.

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