Also, I think if vte is not compiled in, you do not get any configure line. Perhaps this line should be possible:
"Use virtual terminal support : no"
That's output when `--disable-vte` is used. Don't know if it did when this ticket was opened 3 years ago though. ;)
Could this be changed to:
Use virtual terminal support (VTE) : yes
Above, looks like @elextr agreed. #2028 addresses that.