prindle@nadc (04/24/86)
From: prindle@NADC
The following info was extracted via anonymous FTP (Arpanet/Milnet only) from
SIMTEL20.arpa on directory PD:<cpm.commodore>. The files mentioned herein
are also available from the same source, but you will need an XMODEM program
(eg. "umodem" for UNIX) at your host as well as for your C128 in either 128
or 64 mode in order to download them. This appears to be as close to the horses
mouth as you can get, so I hope it clearly explains how to get CP/M up with
a modem, once and for all.......
(Note that these files are also generally available via such services as
Compuserve, Genie, Delphi, ...; though the names may have been changed to suit
the file naming conventions of the particular host system).
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[SIMTEL20.ARPA] PD:<CPM.COMMODORE>C128-NEW.IRV
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SUBJECT : IMP modem program for the Commodore C128
TO : Any Commodore C128 user
FROM : Irv Hoff W6FFC
DATE : 25 Dec 85
The IMP modem program has been adapted to the Commodore C128, to
be used in the CP/M mode.
Since the original Commodore C128 CP/M operating system did not
support any modem operation, a new CP/M operating system has now been
made by the factory. Although not officially released by the factory
(Xmas rush and all that), I have the program and permission from the
author to make it generally available. This is called NEWSYS.COM and is
28k long. Once this has been obtained by the user and tranferred to a
CP/M disk, it automatically replaces the current CPM+.SYS file and then
renames the original to OLDCPM+.COM. This allows modem operation up to
1200 bps. Most users have purchased the Commodore 1670 300/1200 bps
modem which is Hayes compatible and plugs directly into the "user's
port" on the rear. Any normal modem can be used, with a 1011A interface
card. Other similar adapters are available from non-Commodore sources.
The following comments apply to downloading programs over the
telephone while using the C64 mode and some program capable of down-
loading with the Xmodem protocol, to that disk.
You would first want to read/get the C128-NEW.DOC program that
shows how to copy, transfer and install the NEWSYS.COM file, as well as
copy, transfer and use the IMP modem program file. You need to download
the following files, which have NOT been placed into a library since the
Commodore C128 will not support library files until after you have the
ability to load directly to the CP/M disks:
1. C128-IMP.IRV - this file
2. C128-NEW.DOC - how to copy, transfer and install these
3. 64CONVRT - converts following two files to CP/M disk
4. * NEWSYS.OBJ - replacement for original CPM+.SYS file
5. * IMP-C128.OBJ - IMP modem program ready to use on C128
* (rename to xxxx.COM after downloading.)
This is a bit of a nuisance, but the only way we know to get the
modem program up and running for normal CP/M use at this time. Two more
methods are possible:
1) get a disk from somebody who has gone this route
2) wait for Commodore to make such a disk available
3) call me voice and arrange to pick off the programs
from my "on request" RCPM, or advice on how to
complete the project if having problems.
- Irv Hoff
Los Altos Hills, CA
(415) 948-2166 - voice
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[SIMTEL20.ARPA] PD:<CPM.COMMODORE>C128-NEW.DOC
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INSTALLING NEWSYS.DOC 12/22/85
(Updating Your CPM+.SYS)
To Enable Downloading In The Commodore 128 CP/M Mode
Converting NEWSYS.COM and IMP.COM to CP/M Format
This Text will explain how you will be able use the "CP/M Mode" of your
Commodore 128 for telecommunication via the modem (user port).
There are hundreds of CP/M Bulletin Boards (RCPM's) across the country
with thousands of public domain CP/M programs (free), information and
help that you will soon be able to access. Most of these are listed
in a program called PDSE-nnn.LST and a shorter reference list called
PDFT-nnn.LST. All but a few are free, unless calling long distance.
OBJECTIVE: To have an "updated" 128 CPM+ Operating System and a good
300/1200 bps CP/M telephone modem program that will allow
you direct access to CP/M files. THE END OF CONVERSIONS!
PROBLEM 1: The original 128 CP/M+ operating system which was shipped
with your computer does not support the use of a modem.
2: Now that an update program is available (NEWSYS.COM) which
fixes the first problem, how can you get it without the abil-
ity to use your modem in the CP/M mode??
SOLUTION: Download the CP/M programs that you will need, using a 64 or
128 modem program. Then convert them to CP/M format.
You can use either a "Punter" or "Xmodem" protocol terminal
program, depending on the protocol used by the particular
source.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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"NEWSYS.COM"
This program, from Commodore engineering, automatically updates your old
"CPM+.SYS" to a newer version which fixes the modem problem and speeds
up other functions. It will enable use of the 300/1200 bps Commodore
1670 modem or other modems when using the 1011A adapter interface card.
"64CONVERT."
This utility converts programs that are in "64 disk format" over to
"CP/M disk format".
"IMP-C128.COM"
IMP-C128 is a Commodore 128 version of Irv Hoff's CP/M "IMP" telephone
modem program. It will autodial the Commodore 1670, Hayes "AT" compat-
ible or Racal-Vadic modems. It can also be used with other modems if
dialing is done manually. It is the only modem program available that
has automatic 1k transmission size (saves 8-9% throughput over older
modem programs that can only send 128 characters per transmission) and
also is the only modem program having both KMD and MODEM7 batch modes.
(This allows automatic sending or receiving a number of files from RCPM
systems using the KMD file transfer program which has replaced the pro-
gram formely used at most RCPM systems called XMODEM.COM.) It can be
used on any system that offers ASCII in the terminal mode and XMODEM
protocol (either CRC or checksum) in the file transfer mode. It remains
the newest of the public domain modem programs.
Files to get later
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"IMP.DOC" (get this later)
Instruction file. The "DOC" file is optional at this point as IMP dis-
plays a built-in "Command Menu" by typing "M" at the Command line. Try
to use IMP itself to download "IMP.DOC". This will save the 16 minutes
it would take to convert it to the new CP/M disk itself. You will want
to get this program and make a copy on your printer, as it contains very
useful information on the full use of the IMP modem program. IMP.DOC is
in the IMP244.LBR which is free and is available on RCPM systems around
the country.
"I2C8-1.ASM" (get this later)
This is the small file that is used to convert the standard IMP modem
program to the Commodore C128. It has all the options on it that the
use can change if desired. It will likely appear as "I2C8-1.AQM" which
is a "squeezed file". (This is a means of compressing ASCII text files
so they only use about 2/3rds normal storage space - thus allowing more
files to be stored on a given disk as well as taking considerably less
time over the telephone to obtain. You use a program called "USQ.COM"
to unsqueeze them on your own disk, for normal use. You may never make
any changes in the options currently in use with IMP-C128.COM but unless
you get this file, you will not know what options you COULD be using.
Instructions
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There have been many different methods for doing C64 to CP/M conversions.
The following method has been tested by several different users and has
worked suitably for them.
1. You must have two disk drives, #8 and #9. (CP/M calls these A and B.)
2. From your CP/M mode, format two disks:
1> "64 Single Sided Disk" (This disk will be used for the con-
vert program.)
NOTE: THIS MUST BE A CP/M C64 SINGLE-SIDED
NOT A 128 SINGLE-SIDED FORMAT
2> "C128 double sided disk", will be your new SYSTEM DISK.
3. From your "64 mode", format a regular 64 disk or select such a disk
that has at least 230 blocks available. (375 blocks available if
planning to copy the IMP.DOC at the same time.)
NOTE: At this point you will have four disks for
this project, you will find it convenient
to temporarily put a number on each, so
the followin discussion can be accurately
followed:
1. the C64 disk mentioned in paragraph 3 just now
2. the CP/M 64 single-sided disk from paragraph 2
3. the CP/M C128 double-sided disk from paragraph 2
4. the normal CP/M system disk used to boot CP/M
4. With disk 1 in drive #8 and using either a 64 modem program that has
XMODEM protocol, a 64 Punter modem program or a 128 modem program
with XMODEM protocol, download the following three programs to it:
a) 64CONVRT (may go by other similar names)
b) NEWSYS.COM (will modify the original BIOS)
c) IMP-C128.COM (modem program for use with CP/M)
64CONVRT is a C64 "PROGRAM" file, and should be downloaded as such.
NEWSYS.COM and IMP-C128.COM are going to be "converted" and MUST
be downloaded as "SEQUENTIAL" files ONLY! (If you take these two
as "program" files, the conversion will NOT WORK.
Your disk should now contain these files;
64CONVRT (copied as a "program" file)
NEWSYS.COM (copied as a "sequential file)
IMP-C128.COM (copied as a "sequential file)
5. After downloading the files to your 64 diskette, insert disk 2 (the
new CP/M 64 single-sided disk in drive #9. Activate 64CONVRT in
drive #8:
LOAD "64CONVRT",8 <ret>
The program is menu driven:
a. tells you to insert disks into #8 and #9 (already done)
b. "any key" to continue
c. type "0" for #8
d. type "0" for #9
e. disk #9 then reads and displays the CP/M directory
f. then says "any key" to continue
g. this brings up the menu with 6 choices
h. select #3 choice: "CBM to CP/M"
i. asks for:
CBM file name? NEWSYS.COM <ret>
|
\note a period is used here,
just like the original name
j. then asks for:
CP/M user, filename, type
? 0,NEWSYS,COM <ret>
| | | |
| | | \type of file
| | \note a comma is used here, NOT a period!
| \name of file
\disk user area, be sure to use 0 here at this time
6. This is a 26-1/2k file with 212 records. It will take about 11-1/2
minutes to transfer, so do not get excited if 5-10 minutes have gone
by and it is still not finished. (BE PATIENT.)
7. After NEWSYS.COM has been transferred, then transfer IMP-C128.COM in
a similar manner. This is an 18k file with 144 records and will take
about 7-3/4 minutes.
8. Once you have converted both of the CP/M files over to disk 2 in #9,
remove both disks. Lay aside the C64 disk (disk 1) from #8 (you are
finished with it), put the normal CP/M system disk (disk 4) into #8
(will now be called CP/M drive A:) and put disk 3 (the 128 CP/M
double-sided disk) in drive B: (#9), then hit the reset key to boot
the system in CP/M mode.
9. You will now move the two operating system files from the system disk
(disk 4) in drive A: (#8) to the empty disk (disk 3) in drive B:
(#9). Use PIP to move the following programs to the new disk:
A>PIP B:=A:PIP.COM <ret>
A>PIP B:=A:CPM+.SYS <ret>
A>PIP B:=A:CCP.COM <ret>
10. Remove both disks, you are done with the CP/M system disk (disk 4).
Put disk 3 into drive A: (#8) and disk 2 into drive B: (#9). You
will need to reboot the system since you changed disks. Now copy
these two files:
A>PIP A:=B:NEWSYS.COM <ret>
A>PIP A:=B:IMP-C128.COM <ret>
11. Everything that is needed is now (finally!) on the A: drive (disk 3).
12. Now we will replace the old CPM+.SYS with the new one:
A>NEWSYS <ret>
This will give you a bit of explanation and have a
line showing how to use the file, then returns to
the main A> prompt again, now type:
A>NEWSYS C <ret>
and it will do its own thing, at the termination of which
YOU ARE ALL DONE. The directory will show three files in
place of the original two:
CPM+.SYS (the new version)
OLDCPM+.SYS (the original version)
CCP.COM (needed when booting)
13. All finished. You can rename the modem program if you like:
A>REN IMP.COM=IMPC-128.COM <ret>
It was given the longer name so it would be properly identified as a
C128 modem program when you were downloading it from another system
that likely does not use this version and would not want to mix them
up.
14. You may wish at this time to replace the CPM+.SYS file on your other
bootable disks, so all have the new program and there will be no
confusion. You can do this with PIP as shown above. Put the disk
into drive B: and then type B: <ret> to select that drive. Then type
a CTL-C to log it in, else you may see an error when try to copy a
file to that drive.
15. The rest of these comment involve using the IMP modem program.
16. When bringing up IMP, just say:
A>IMP <ret>
and you are in business. Type:
A>>COMMAND: M <ret>
to get the first page of a 3-page menu. Type:
A>>COMMAND: CAL <ret>
to see the numbers currently in the telephone library, ready for
autodialing. Type:
A>>COMMAND: (escape char.) <ret>
to see the list of current function key assignments. These are
activated when in the terminal mode by preceeding the number with
an ESC character. Type:
A>>COMMAND: ? <ret>
to see a list of the current parameters. When/if you change any via
the commands listed in the menu, you can check to see if your change
is now in use.
A>>COMMAND: T <ret>
puts you in the terminal mode. To return to command mode just type
ESC-E.
17. Beyond this point you should get the IMP.DOC file and read it for
additional information on how to transfer files, how batch mode can
be used on RCPM systems offering the KMD.COM file transfer program,
how IMP is the only modem program with automatic 1k protocol to save
file transfer time, etc. (About 8-9% at 1200 bps.)
NOTE: The Commodore C128 is considerably
slower than most CP/M computers, so
the times shown for file transfers
should be increased at least 20%
for the C128.
You will eventually want to get the IMP244.LBR which contains nu-
merous additional files of interest (including the .DOC file) so
the telephone library can be easily changed, the function key as-
signments changed to the operator's preference, a note on how to
select the options IMP offers for special purposes, etc. This is
free and is available on most RCPM systems, one that is easy to
access is TCBBS in Detroit - (313) 846-6127. Another which is in
the Chicago area is also very easy to access: (312) 983-5147.
SUMMARY
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18. The original draft of this help guide was prepared by George Smonig.
After helping several other people install the new CPM+.SYS version
and get IMP.COM running, the final draft was made by Irv Hoff. We
hope you enjoy using it.
Irv Hoff George Smonig
Los Altos Hills, CA DataShall II Commodore BBS
(415) 948-2166 - voice (914) 961-7032
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That is all!porter@cbmvax.cbm.UUCP (Jeff Porter) (04/25/86)
> From: prindle@NADC > > The following info was extracted via anonymous FTP (Arpanet/Milnet only) from > SIMTEL20.arpa on directory PD:<cpm.commodore>. The files mentioned herein > are also available from the same source, but you will need an XMODEM program > (eg. "umodem" for UNIX) at your host as well as for your C128 in either 128 > or 64 mode in order to download them. This appears to be as close to the horses > mouth as you can get, so I hope it clearly explains how to get CP/M up with > a modem, once and for all....... > > (Note that these files are also generally available via such services as > Compuserve, Genie, Delphi, ...; though the names may have been changed to suit > the file naming conventions of the particular host system). > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This method is a real pain. The filter program to convert the 64/128 mode file into a CP/M format file takes a long time. There is a better way. There is a program by Mike McLawhorn called "CPMT12.BIN" on the CP/M SIG of Compuserve that is a compiled basic terminal program that runs in 128 mode, but allows you to download NEWSYS.COM to a 1571 directly in CP/M format in one fell swoop at 1200 baud. It works great, but be sure only to save it to a single sided formatted disk. This version also only works at 1200 baud. There is a non compiled version for 300 baud people. Jeff Porter Commodore Engineering