era@hao.UUCP (Ed Arnold) (01/22/86)
Before I give up and write it myself (sigh!), I'd like to know if anyone knows of a data entry system which runs under UN*X. By "data entry system", I mean something that has most of the functions of a 129 keypunch, including: o duplication of fixed columns o skipping of fixed columns o input of alphabetic, alphanumeric, or numeric data in fixed columns o verification o programming simple enough for a clerical person (like the 129's drum card) In fact, what we're looking for will replace a 129 keypunch. We run a Cray/IBM/UN*X-box shop here; much of the data prepared for the Crays or IBMs requires fixed card-image format. We've located a couple of systems that have suitable functionality, e.g. KeyPlus from Infolink Software, but these systems tend to be expensive (more than $5000 for a binary), and run on an IBM mainframe or PC. If you know of something, please respond to me via e-mail. I will produce a summary on the net within 30 days if there are any responses. Thanks in advance for your help! -- Ed Arnold * NCAR (Nat'l Center for Atmospheric Research) PO Box 3000 * Boulder, CO 80307-3000 * 303-497-1253 csnet: era@ncar * arpa: era%ncar@csnet-relay * uucp: ...!hao!scdpyr!era