minicom is a powerful serial terminal program for Linux operating system, similar to Windows HyperTerminal. This document introduces the command line parameters, basic usage guide, dialing directory configuration, serial port settings, Modem and Dialing, Screen and keyboard, Edit Macros, and more.
This manual describes how to use the Minicom terminal program on Linux, covering basic operation, dialing directories, modem handling and screen handling. It explains command‑line options such as -c, -o, -m and configuration file handling.
The document also details advanced features like macro scripting, character conversion, color support, and how to customize the MINICOM environment variable. Contributor information and version history are included at the end. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Version | V2.00.0 |
|---|---|
| Default configuration directory | /etc/minirc.dfl (system‑wide) or $HOME/.minirc.dfl (user‑specific) |
| Environment variable for options | MINICOM |
Use the -o option when launching Minicom to skip initialization.
System‑wide defaults are in /etc/minirc.dfl, while user‑specific files are in $HOME/.minirc.dfl or other files under the user's home directory.
It sets the Meta or Alt key as the command prefix, which is the default in version 1.80.