set term=vt100

and SPSS will be able to function normally. Under X-Windows, you have the choice of the character-based manager (the command is spss +m) or the full (and rather slow) X version (the command is spss). If you choose the character-based manager running in an Xterm (or Terminal) window, you should choose vt100 or xterm as your terminal type.

The ITS consultants can help you set your terminal type if you don't know how. If you need to set a different UNIX terminal type, go ahead and try it, and if SPSS works then you're OK. If it doesn't, just call the consultants, and we will set up the necessary system files to make your terminal type work properly. (This may require an appointment with a member of the full-time consulting staff.)