invoke xterm through program

sudha naidu · 12-27-2004, 03:50 AM

cppkid · 12-27-2004, 04:12 AM

Well that depends on what language you are using.
If you are using C/C++ you can use the system command simply.

system("xterm") will invoke xtem from your c prog.

check man system for more help.
i think you will find system command in unistd.h but not sure

sudha naidu · 12-27-2004, 04:46 AM

hi!
i am sorry for not posting the complete problem......
i need to create a gtk apllication to send data to a simputer....
i used to send data to simputer using minicom -o,change to the dir where files has to be copied and press ctrl+a+s.....
how do i do the same through programming.....
system("/usr/bin/minicom -o");
invokes minicom, but how do i execute further commands like changing dir and copinf files through program?

regards,
sudha