as a part time unix user, i do know that most times you can either use a 
package or do the same task in text mode at a unix prompt. like using 
windows or doing the same task in dos.
. if the data base is mysql then you can do all the functions at the mysql 
prompt. it may be different than others are accessing the data, but the 
end result is the same.


On Thu, 1 Sep 2011, Leslie Fairall wrote:

> Please forgive me if I get some terms mixed up, since I don't know much about 
> this subject.
>
> My new job is requiring me to use a Unix-based database for their records. I 
> think the program they are using is called Softerm. The It guy told me the 
> terminal emulation is Honeywell VIP 7813. I've tried to configure Softerm, 
> but I cannot do this unless I log onto the system. Unfortunately, there are 
> so many graphic symbols that I cannot navigate the screen. It eventually 
> locks up on me. We also have another program to our disposal called 
> Reflections that seems to have different flavors, so to speak. My questions 
> are:
>
> 1. Can anyone give me a better understanding of what I am dealing with here? 
> Clarification of terms would be extremely helpful.
> 2. Can either Softerm or a form of Reflections be used to access this 
> database? If so, how do I configure it?
>
> Thanks.
>
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