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Domino on Unix Larger Terminal Window Size needed for new Fixpacks

We had the same issue already on Linux when installing 8.5.2 IF1 and IF2 and I thought IBM is going to fix this in 8.5.2 FP1.
But the problem still occurs and just to have you aware and how to slove it read the following.

When you run the FP installer you get the following error message

Lotus Notes for Unix Install Program
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Installer is initializing. It may take a few minutes, please, wait.

Error: The minimum supported terminal size is 130 columns by 24 rows.
Please ensure that the terminal/window used is at least this size.

The problem does not occur with 8.5.2. I have first seen this with IF1

It looks like the change of the license agreement (a link in the agreement) causes that we need the larger terminal window size.

In some cases just increasing the number of columns in the same session helps.
For me with putty I had to change the settings in the window menu and open a new session to resolve this.

Not a big deal in general but it might take some time to figure out that you have to create a new session with the new settings that the installer figures out that you have increased the terminal window size.
This might work differently with other SSH clients.

-- Daniel

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