title: Any tool similar to Hyperterminal application?
body: <blockquote>
    <p>HyperTerminal is a program that you can use to connect to other
    computers, Telnet sites, bulletin
    board systems (BBSs), online services,
    and host computers, using either your
    modem, a null modem cable or Ethernet
    connection.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>But My main usage of Hyperterminal is to communicate with hardware through local (virtual )COM ports. I suppose it is removed in Vista for some reason.</p>
  
  <p>Are there any other tools that functions similar to Hyperterminal?</p>
  
  <p>[I am curious to know even if it is not for vista]</p>