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b3270(1) General Commands Manual b3270(1)

NAME

b3270 - IBM host access tool back end

SYNOPSIS

b3270 [options]

b3270 [options] session-file.b3270

DESCRIPTION

b3270 opens a telnet connection to an IBM host, handling the 3270, TELNET and TLS protocols, allowing a front-end application handle user interactions. It uses XML on its standard input and standard output to communicate with the front end.

It implements RFCs 2355 (TN3270E), 1576 (TN3270) and 1646 (LU name selection), and supports IND$FILE file transfer.

WIKI

Primary documentation for b3270 is on the x3270 Wiki, https://x3270.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page.

VERSION

b3270 4.3ga4

14 October 2023