ZOC (software)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software development |
| Founder | Markus Schmidt |
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | ZOC terminal emulator, FTP suite, PyroBatchFTP |
| Website | www |
ZOC is a popular terminal emulator and Telnet client designed for both Microsoft Windows and macOS. It supports a variety of communication protocols, including telnet, modem, SSH versions 1 and 2, ISDN, serial, TAPI, and Rlogin. The terminal emulation capabilities encompass Xterm with comprehensive color support, meta-keys, local printing, as well as emulations for VT102, VT220, multiple ANSI standards, along with Wyse, TVI, TN3270, and Sun's CDE. Key functionalities include extensive keyboard remapping options, scripting support in REXX and other programming languages, and compatibility with named pipes.
Created by Markus Schmidt from EmTec Innovative Software based in Germany, ZOC is proprietary software available commercially at approximately US$80 as of 2024. Prospective users can access a 30-day trial version. The software can be downloaded directly from EmTec’s website or through various shareware distribution platforms.
In addition to ZOC, EmTec provides other telecommunications solutions utilizing TCP/IP protocols. These include an FTP suite containing both client and server modules, as well as PyroBatchFTP, a customizable FTP automation utility.
History
ZOC initially appeared on the OS/2 platform in October 1993 with version 0.95, followed by a Windows release in November 1996 at version 3.02. The program earned second place in the OS/2 e-Zine! Readers' Choice Awards in 1997. Version 3.11 was released in January 1999; after version 5, OS/2 support was discontinued. Support for Mac OS X started with version 6.
Features
ZOC offers extensive support for diverse communication protocols, terminal emulation types, and automation capabilities.
Supported Protocols
- Secure Shell (SSH V1/V2), built on OpenSSH 8.1, incorporating public/private key authentication, port forwarding features, and Smart Card integration
- Telnet (including RFC-compliant Telnet, TCP socket connections, SSL-secured Telnet)
- Modem and serial port communications via serial interface and TAPI (Windows modem compatibility)
- File transfer methods such as ASCII, X-Modem, Y-Modem, Z-Modem, Kermit, SCP, and SFTP
Terminal Emulations
- Linux-style (Xterm-compatible)
- VT series: VT52, VT100, VT102, VT220, VT420, VT520
- ANSI variants including ANSI-BBS, ANSI-SCO, Avatar
- IBM mainframe terminals TN3270 and TN5250
- Sun's CDE terminal
- QNX version 4
- Wyse models 30, 50, 60
- TVI 9xx series (Televideo-920, TVI 925, TVI 950)
- Xterm
Automation Capabilities
- Scripting using the REXX language enhanced with approximately 75 terminal control extensions
- AppleScript integration on macOS for executing internal commands
- Features for recording login sequences, macro creation, and automatic responses triggered by incoming text
- Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) functionality within the Windows version enables ZOC to function as a communication server
User Interface
- Tabbed layout allowing simultaneous management of multiple sessions with preview thumbnails
- Macro key assignments, fully customizable keyboard mappings, and a user-configurable button bar