wordproc@ucf-cs.UCF.EDU (Gang of Three) (07/06/89)
Re: Question about finding a modem and term software for Model III. I mistakenly bought Vidtex back when I was ignorant of term programs and didn't know better. Can't remember what I paid for the package from Radio Shack (I think I must have blocked it out of my mind). Vidtex is fine but has no file transfer capability except ascii transfer, which isn't very good for transferring programs. A superb Model III public domain program is Lterm. This program runs under TRSDOS or LDOS for the III and has Xmodem file transfer -- a necessity if you want to build your software library and your computer's capabilities. I bought a Tandy DCM-212 1200bd modem from Radio Shack a couple of years ago for $129, which, at that time, wasn't a bad price. It works flawlessly in Hayes mode on the III (there's also a Tandy mode on the modem, but I never saw a need for it). A good 2400-bd external modem would be outstanding on the Model III. Any modem would provide access to the archiving programs and the TRSLINK electronic magazine devoted to the Model I/III/4. -- Marcus