How to properly set TERM variable

[Shaleh <shaleh@livenet.net>]

I am using hamm.  When I start programs in X like rxvt or xterm, my
$TERM variable is set to rxvt or xterm.  Some of my programs do not like
this.  For instance vim eats the term cursor when started.  If I set
TERM=vt102 I have no probs.  And telneting gives a similar headache
"terminal type rxvt unknown".  Suggestions or a howto I missed.


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