How to Use Hyperterminal Chat

HyperTerminal is not included in modern versions of Windows, but can still be used in them.

HyperTerminal is a low-end version of HyperACCESS, a program developed in 1985 to allow 8-bit computers to communicate with one another when connected to modems. It was an important step forward in the development of online communications protocol, as it allowed many IBM compatible PC users to interact directly with other computers without connecting to a proxy server or setting up any kind of special phone lines. HyperTerminal is supported in current versions of the Windows operating systems, and setting up a chat with with others by using its client is a matter of a few basic commands.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with phone line connection

Instructions

1. Open HyperTerminal and select "New Connection" from the "File" menu at the top of the screen.

2. Click on the "Connect To" tab, and enter the area code and telephone number of the computer into which you wish to dial.

3. Click on "OK" to initiate the connection with the other computer. Your modem will dial out to the receiving computer, which, if it has been properly configured to receive calls, will accept your incoming call and automatically initiate a terminal session.

4. Type anything you like in the text box at the bottom of the terminal window, and hit the RETURN key to send a message to the other user. Your message will appear in the terminal window, and you will will see the other user's response below yours as soon as he sends it.

References

• "Microsoft Windows XP Unleashed"; Paul McFedries; 2005