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Re: 'xterm-256color': unknown terminal type.

geek2b
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'xterm-256color': unknown terminal type.

Hi,

while calling 'top' via ssh, it's giving me xterm error.
'xterm-256color': unknown terminal type.

I did try to switch the terminal type to 'xterm', but didn't solve the problem.

Can anyone tell me, what is the real issue behind this error?
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StephenB
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Re: 'xterm-256color': unknown terminal type.

I use putty myself, and have never seen that error.
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tpr
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Re: 'xterm-256color': unknown terminal type.

If you're using OS X Terminal to ssh into Nas you need to change the terminal type to xterm.

 

Terminal > Preferences > Advanced > Terminfo > Declare terminal as: 

 

Start a new session and you should be good.

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