Linux Comm Minicom
# Linux minicom Command
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The Linux minicom command is used for modem communication programs.
minicom is a fairly popular PPP dial-up connection program.
### Syntax
minicom
**Parameter Description**:
* -8 Do not modify any 8-bit encoded characters.
* -a Set terminal attributes.
* -c Set color mode.
* -C Specify the capture file and enable capture function at startup.
* -d Start or directly dial.
* -l Do not convert all characters to ASCII.
* -m Use Alt or Meta key as command key.
* -M Similar to the -m parameter.
* -o Do not initialize the modem.
* -p Use emulated terminal.
* -s Open the program settings screen.
* -S Execute the specified script file at startup.
* -t Set the terminal type.
* -z Display the status column on the terminal.
* Specify the minicom configuration file.
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