Host emulation applications

An emulator is a software application that allows your system to function as if you were using a different terminal or printer.

A terminal emulator connects to a host system to access data or applications. Some terminal emulators provide a facility to transfer files to and from the host. Others provide an application programming interface (API) to allow program-to-program communication and automation of host tasks.

A printer emulator allows the host either to print files on a local printer or store them in printable form to be printed or edited later.

Several applications are available to allow your system to emulate other types of terminals. This topic provides information on terminal or printer emulators.

Note: The bterm command emulates terminals in bidirectional (BIDI) mode.