wy60 ☆
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Description:
Wyse 60 compatible terminal emulator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: terminal emulator wyse60 legacy serial mainframe
Install: brew install wy60
About:
Wy60 is a terminal emulator that emulates the Wyse 60 terminal, a popular block-mode terminal from the 1980s. It enables modern systems to connect to legacy mainframes and minicomputers that require this specific terminal protocol. The tool provides a bridge for accessing and maintaining vintage computing systems from contemporary Unix-like environments.
Key Features:
  • Wyse 60 terminal emulation
  • Block-mode data entry support
  • Legacy system connectivity
  • Serial and network connection options
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to legacy mainframe systems from modern workstations
  • Maintaining vintage computing infrastructure
  • Accessing industrial equipment with Wyse 60 terminal interfaces
Alternatives:
  • minicom – General purpose terminal emulator with broader protocol support but less specific Wyse 60 focus
  • x3270 – IBM 3270 terminal emulator, specialized for mainframes but incompatible with Wyse protocols
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 9:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9193feb0
Sep 11, 2024 6:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4a6e563a
Sep 19, 2023 3:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP e99113a6
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