[ Thanks to BeOpen
for this link. ]
“Curses is a library that allows C programmers to create
quick and easy semi-graphical interfaces to their programs. It has
been considered outdated by many, but powers some of the greatest
Linux applications out there. If you need a quick solution to
an interface problem, or want to create a text-based,
semi-graphical console program, the Curses library is a quick and
easy solution. In this quick overview and tutorial, we will cover
the basic functions and uses of the Curses library, and put it to
use in a simple application.”
“Required Skills”
“This tutorial is aimed at C programmers who know the C language
well. If you do not know C, you may find it difficult to follow
along with the examples shown here. The explanation of the code is
done in the form of comments in the code; thus, it is important to
be able to follow the code in order to comprehend the new
information presented here.”