SY.CHRISTINE@CU20B.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU (Christine M Gianone) (07/21/88)
Info-Kermit Digest Wed, 20 Jul 1988 Volume 8 : Number 3
MS-DOS KERMIT ISSUE:
MS-Kermit v2.29d for HZ100
Scan codes for Kermit 2.30
More DG/1 Success
Kermit for the DG/1 and Archimedes?
Problems with Generic MS-Kermit
Tek4027 or color calls in MSKERM or QKKERM
KERMIT-MS: Please Make Special Keys Available!
MS-Kermit 2.31-test5 Take File Bug
MS-Kermit 2.31-test5 Screen Rollback
MS-Kermit and VT100 Printers
Kermit Key Redefinition of Esc-chr: To Show on Mode Line.
MS-Kermit (and others) Screen Rollback
Selecting MS-Kermit .INI Files
Bug in MS-Kermit V2.31-test6 ?
MS-Kermit vs Smartcom
MS-Kermit Tek-4010 Emulation Colors
Bug in Kermit-MS on Tandy 3000HD?
Kermit 2.31
Did AT&T 6300 Graphics Get Canned in 2.31?
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Date: 9 Jun 1988 22:13-PDT
From: SAC.DYESGPF@E.ISI.EDU
Subject: MS-Kermit v2.29d for HZ100
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.29d, Heath-Zenith/100
Now for the main reason for contacting you: I have been using v2.29d
MS-Kermit for Z100s since early april but have been unable to toggle the
printer on/off. F12 does nothing and SF12 prints the letter L on the
screen. The documentation I have is for v2.30 for IBMs but I have not found
anything for 2.29d HZ100 Kermit. Additionally, can we expect to see v2.30
with vt102 emulation for the Z100 sometime or has this project/idea been
dropped?
Thank you for any and all assistance.
Al Holecek
<SAC.DYESGPF@E.ISI.EDU>
[From jrd - The Z100 code for 2.29 is rather ancient. Drew Derbyshire has
done extensive modifications and updating of the Z100 specific files and
will shortly have a much improved Kermit. He has toyed with the idea of
porting the VT102 emulator but that requires a fair amount of personal time.
A test version of Z100 MS Kermit at the 2.31 level will be available
sometime soon this summer.]
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Date: Wed, 1 Jun 88 11:04:34 edt
From: Mike Watson <mwatson@NSWC-OAS.ARPA>
Subject: Scan codes for Kermit 2.30
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.30, Scan Codes
Does anyone have a listing of all the scan codes for PC-AT compatibles? Or a
program to produce such a listing? Specifically the scan code I am looking for
at the moment is Control-Space on a Zenith 248. Show key doesn't even
recognize this as being any different than Alt-Space or Just-Plain-Space. Is
this a legal keystroke under 2.30? It worked under 2.29B.
Please send all responses directly to me and I will summarize for the net.
Arpa: mwatson@nswc-oas.arpa
Usenet: uunet!nswc-oas.arpa!mwatson
_ _ _ _ __ _
' ) ) ) / /) ' ) ) ' ) / _/_
/ / / o _. /_ __. _ // /--' / / / __. / _ ______
/ ' (_(_(__/ /_(_(_(<_(/_ / \ o (_(_/ (_(_(__/_)_(_) /) )_
[From jrd - the system Bios reports space bar as a plain ascii space, no matter
what other keys are held down. Since there are plenty of other legal key
combinations available, such as the standard Control-@ for NULL, I'd recommend
using one of them.]
[Ed. - Cute signature! You can use the program MSUCHK to conveniently
determine scan codes for use with Kermit 2.30 and later (MSUCHK is the Kermit
Distribution name, the real name is SCANCHEK).]
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Date: Tue, 31 May 88 22:17:32 EDT
From: "Robert E. Zaret" <ZARET%MITVMA.BITNET@CUVMA.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: More DG/1 Success
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.30, DG/1
I have figured out how to use Kermit with COM1 (internal or external modem).
Specifically, I can use MS-Kermit 2.30 extended development (my copy is dated
23 April 1988) on my DG/1 Model 1 with the version of DOS 2.11 that came with
it. Issuing the following command before starting Kermit activates COM1 for
use with an external modem:
mode com1:on
Issuing the following commands before starting Kermit activates the internal
modem:
mode com1:off
mode com1:on,int
Either way, Kermit will start up using BIOS1 (the BIOS version of COM1) and
will be able to control the speed of the port. I tried these commands with
earlier versions of MS-Kermit, but failed.
Problems:
I have had trouble using the MPDA (Monitor, Printer, Display Adaptor) and
external monitor at 1200 bps. I think the main problem is that performance
when Kermit uses BIOS is borderline at 1200 bps, and adding the adaptor and
monitor slows the DG just enough. I would probably be willing to put up
with missing characters, but cannot tolerate the problems I have had with
cursor keys. I will try some experiments, but my current guess is as
follows: The cursor keys do not work when I am connected to an IBM mainframe
via a Series/1 protocol converter. I believe this particular Series/1 is
set up to switch the mode of the cursor keys when the user says the terminal
type is VT100. I suspect my DG/Kermit combination never "sees" the command
to switch modes. Simple problem with agravating results.
I was unable to use MS-Kermit 2.31 - test 4 (25 April 1988). I sent details to
Joe D., but thought I should let others know.
[From jrd - there is not much we can do if the machine is polling the serial
port via the Bios and its speed is just a hair too slow sometimes. Normally
the solution is to request the host to pad material, but here the problem
arises at login time. Could padding be setup as part of the login command file
(if any) or at least have the system repeat the setup soon thereafter?]
[Ed. - Of course, the ideal solution for the DG/1 is for someone to provide
system-specific code to take advantage of its features, bypassing the slow
Bios polling, etc. Since the DG/1 is apparently IBM-compatible in all respects
but the serial port, probably all that is needed is an MSXDG1.ASM module, based
on the MSXIBM.ASM version, modified for the DG/1's UART & internal modem.
Volunteers?]
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Date: Mon, 6 Jun 88 21:00:34 EST
From: munnari!latvax8.lat.oz.au!ccmk@uunet.UU.NET
Subject: Kermit for the DG/1 and Archimedes?
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.30, DG/1, Archimedes
I have a Kermit user who is trying to get MS Kermit 2.30 working with his
DG/1 model 2 with IBM compatible serial port. He says he has tried various
combinations of set port, baud, etc with no luck. Apparently 2.29 did work!
Is there anyone else with this problem? If so, are there any solutions? I
noticed a message in Info-Kermit Digest V7 #12 stating version 2.30 extended
development (is that one of the new test releases?) sort of worked.
Also, is there a port of Kermit for the Acorn Archimedes? If it is only on
the very latest distribution tape then can I get a .boo file and unboo
source for the Archimedes?
Thanks
Mark Kosten ACSNET: ccmk@latvax8.lat.oz
Computer Centre ARPA: ccmk%latvax8.lat.oz@UUNET.ARPA
La Trobe University BITNET: ccmk@latvax8.lat.oz
Bundoora 3083 or via return address on mail header
Australia phone: +61 3 479 2766
[From jrd - On the DG/1, see the note from Robert Zaret above. On the Acorn,
I am unaware of such a port but Alan Phillips in the UK knows if anyone does.]
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Date: Tue 28 Jun 88 21:25:43-EDT
From: Charles Lasner <OC.LASNER@CU20B.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: Problems with Generic MS-Kermit
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.30, Generic Kermit, Victor 9000
Xref: Sirius, see Victor
MS-Kermit Generic V2.30 8 Jan 88 does not work on a Victor 9000.
I tried using SET PORT FILE-HANDLE
Handle: 3
and only got a screen full of "3" characters! (and it crashed)
using handles 1-4 yield unusable results, but at least I could escape back
from them
Using 4 caused "device error" to appear infinitely.
using 1 and 2 causes console echoing (obviously talking to CON:).
BTW, this never worked before, but at least this generic version warns you
when you put in fantasy values; former versions crashed with higher values of
file-handle value.
Can anyone guess at what's not so "generic" about Victor 9000. We do have the
Victor-specific modules, so in theory, the generic version should be fixed.
cjl (OC.LASNER@CU20B)
[From jrd - Bryan Peterson is the resident Victor 9000 guru. Was ANSI.SYS
installed to read that backspace escape sequence? On Generic Kermit and file
handle 3: goodness knows, that's a "normal" DOS handle but the value is not
enforced by any standard. Since Generic Kermit polls the serial port device
via DOS it will operate at only low speeds. Thus, work on Generic Kermit to
cater for the Victor 9000 becomes an academic (sic) exercise.]
[Ed. - Also, if SET PORT FILE-HANDLE doesn't work, you can also try SET PORT
DEVICE <device-name>.]
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Date: Tue, 24 May 88 12:42:12 pdt
From: Alex Woo <woo@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Tek4027 or color calls in MSKERM or QKKERM
Keywords: MS-Kermit, Tektronix Emulation
Has anyone considered putting color calls into either of these programs?
I'm not sure which tekxxxx after 4014 has color, but it would be nice
to display color on an EGA screen.
Alex Woo
woo@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov
[From jrd - MS Kermit 2.31 uses the ANSI coloring commands ESC [ 3x ; 4x m
(x = 1 - 7) to control coloring of individual dots in Tek graphics mode.
SET TERMINAL COLOR also works when the terminal type is TEK4010.]
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Date: 31-May-88 at 16:52 MEZ
From: Eckart Meyer <I7100501%DBSTU1.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>
Subject: KERMIT-MS: Please Make Special Keys Available!
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit, VT100 PF Keys
I use kermit connect mode to have a VT100 terminal on a VAX. It's a great
thing but one is missing: Please, please find a way to make the upper four
keys of the keypad available in connect mode since they are very frequently
used by DEC software (Keys PF1...PF4) especially by the editor EDT. I know
it's not a trival thing but it should work. I have a program (without
sources) which uses these keys just like any other key - the program is an EDT
for MS-DOS.
Eckart Meyer Address: Schleinitzstr. 23
Inst. f. Nachrichtentechnik 3300 Braunschweig
Technical University of Braunschweig West Germany
Phone: +49 531 391 2454
BITNET: I7100501@DBSTU1
Internet: I7100501%DBSTU1.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU
[From jrd - the four top keys vary considerably from keyboard to keyboard, but
normally involve Scroll Lock, Num Lock, etc. The system Bios does not regard
these keys as being suitable for reporting individually to Bios callers (such
as MS-Kermit). The only ways of seeing them individually are to drop down
below the Bios and fight with any other programs grabbing raw keyboard info.
MS-Kermit declines to enter those jousting lists. (I have PC-EDT here too.)
MS Kermit/IBM is shipped with DEC's PF1-4 keys residing on IBM's F1-4 keys.]
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Date: Tue, 7 Jun 88 17:53 CET
From: Helmut Waelder <ZRWA001%DTUZDV1.BITNET@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: MS-Kermit 2.31-test5 Take File Bug
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, Take Files
Have you ever tried the new MS-Kermit 2.31-test5 release with MS-DOS 2.11 ?
I have discovered that kermit doesn't find any TAKE file, not even the
MSKERMIT.INI file. Here is an example session:
C>kermit
..
Kermit-MS>take mskermit.ini
?Can't find take-file: ake mskermit.ini
Kermit-MS>
This happend on a Olivetti M24 with MS-DOS 2.11 and on a Sperry XT with
MS-DOS 2.11. There are no such problems with MS-DOS 3.x.
Helmut
Acknowledge-To: Helmut Waelder <ZRWA001@DTUZDV1>
[From jrd - Thanks, the problem has been widely reported, and it's fixed in
the released version of 2.31. Just in case there is an interest, the problem
related to tagging files opened read-only with access Deny-None so they could
be shared, e.g. on LAN file servers. Kermit now skips the access condition if
the DOS version is earlier than 3.0.]
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Date: Wed, 1 Jun 1988 17:30:50 EDT
From: Kenneth.H.Lee@cunixc.columbia.edu
Subject: MS-Kermit 2.31-test5 Screen Rollback
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, Screen Rollback, CGA
The latest test Kermit is acting differently in the way that it handles stored
screens. Instead of scrolling smoothly through the lines, it blanks the
screen and puts up the new screen whereever page up or page down is hit.
/k
[From jrd - "test5" had revisions to screen initialization which skipped
sampling the kind of display adapter until the info was needed later.
Consequently, it used the CGA snow removal screen blanking. The current
material tests the kind of display adapter right away and omits snow removal
for all except CGAs. MS Kermit 2.30 might produce a disappearing cursor
with some of the new VGA boards for the same reason; works ok in 2.31.
Later conversations with Kenneth indicates his CGA board has pecularities
when asked to scroll a group of lines. Version 2.30 scrolled one line at a
time, but 2.31 does it in large groups, for speed.]
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Date: Wed, 15 Jun 88 14:49:28 CDT
From: moore@ncsc.ARPA (Moore)
Subject: MS-Kermit and VT100 Printers
Keywords: Ms-Kermit 2.31, Transparent Printing
Is this a known bug in 2.31-test?, or a bug at all? With older versions of
Kermit (2.29) and all our Wyse terminals here, we can (with a UNIX alias)
issue the command p to print a file: p is aliased to echo ^[[5i cat the file
then echo ^[[4i. Ever since 2.30 came out (and maybe a little earlier)
we've had to replace those commands with echo ^[[?5i and ^[[?4i; an
unfortunate side effect is that output also goes to the screen (which the
previous string avoids). Any comments?
Jim
[From jrd - Both forms should work with MS Kermit 2.31.]
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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 1988 11:39:22 EDT
From: Mohib N Durrani <mnd@cunixc.cc.columbia.edu>
Subject: Kermit Key Redefinition of Esc-chr: To Show on Mode Line.
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit, Escape Character
I redefined the MS-Kermit Escape Character ^] for the ` (ie. \29) and it works
fine, but the new ` key does not display on the Mode line at the bottom of the
kermit screen, the old ^] continues to be displayed.
How can I change the Esc-chr: ^]
to Esc-chr: `
The previous version of kermit used to automatically change the display of the
Esc-chr.
Thanks.
[From jrd - The Kermit escape character must be a control code and version
2.31 rejects non-control codes with an explicit message. The easy solution
is to assign verb \Kexit to the accent key (ALT X has this definition too)
even though ^] will still show on the status line (as it should in this
case).]
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Date: Wed, 20 Apr 88 15:00:31-1000
From: david@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu (David Lassner)
Subject: MS-Kermit (and others) Screen Rollback
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, Screen Rollback
One of the terminal emulation features included in VersaTerm (an
excellent package for the Mac) which is incredibly useful is the
capability to "scroll the screen on full-screen erase" or similar.
The idea is that before clearing a screen its contents are saved in
the scrollback buffer so that you can see what you've done during
your session, even on a full-screen oriented host where scrolling
almost never occurs. Would be great to see this in future versions
of MS-Kermit, MacKermit, and others.
David Lassner, University of Hawaii Computing Center, 808/948-7351
INTERNET: david@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu BITNET: david@uhccux
UUCP: {ihnp4,uunet,ucbvax,dcdwest}!ucsd!nosc!uhccux!david
[From jrd - a good idea David. Next time we'll try to do that. Thanks.]
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Date: 27 Jun 88 21:10:55 GMT
From: herbst@uncecs.edu (Robert T. Herbst)
Subject: Selecting MS-Kermit .INI Files
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit, Initialization Files
#include <stdio.h>
/* C program to allow the selection of a number of .ini files for
* use with mskermit. The .ini file are the users choice. A file keys
* containing the definitions of set key in the .ini file is displayed
* using the MSDOS type command. This program "select.c" has been
* compiled using POWER C and has run successfully.
* Robert T. Herbst University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
*/
main()
{
int c;
for(;;)
{
printf("Enter 4 for 2400b 2 for 1200b h to exit\n");
system("type keys");
while( ( c = getchar()) != '\n')
switch(c)
{
case '4': system( "kerm230 -f mskermit.ini");
break;
case '2': system( "kerm230 -f m1200.ini");
break;
case 'k': system("kerm230");
break;
case 'h': exit(0);
break;
default : break;
}
}
}
[From jrd - Thanks Robert. Neat. One might also note that a Batch file can
be used with a similar mechanism via %1. MS-Kermit 2.31 has so many new
control features in scripts and macros that it is possible to merge several
ini files into one, with separate macros defined for each condition and then
use one or another as extended Kermit commmands. The new User's Manual has
full details.]
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 88 17:50 CET
From: Helmut Waelder <ZRWA001%DTUZDV1.BITNET@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: Bug in MS-Kermit V2.31-test6 ?
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31
When I'm downloading files from an IBM host (CMS-kermit 4.0) with MS-kermit
v2.31-test6 the files don't have a date or timestamp in the directory.
This happens with PC-DOS 3.3 and MS-DOS 3.2, not with MS-DOS 3.1
Greetings
Helmut
[Ed. - This is fixed in the final 2.31 release.]
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Date: Tue, 5 Jul 88 13:48 MDT
From: Joe Doupnik <JRD%USU.BITNET@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject: MS-Kermit vs Smartcom
Keywords: Smartcom
Just a comment on a situation seen locally. If a person runs the
Hayes Smartcom program SCOM and then runs Kermit the computer may hang.
As best that I can make out SCOM captures the serial port interrupts but
when it exits it leaves those interrupts pointing at itself (or at whatever
occupies the memory next). Thus, Kermit or another program can come along
and get stung by those loose ends. So, if some people remark on the situation
we have a probable answer. There's nothing Kermit can do about it.
Regards,
Joe D.
[Ed. - We have had some calls about this too. The offender is apparently
Smartcom II, not III. One caller claimed to be able to clear up the problem
by "reconfiguring the modem" in Smartcom. Failing that, obviously, one can
Ctrl-Alt-Del to put things back... Also see the comments below on the
Tandy 3000.]
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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 88 13:19:47 CDT
From: boerner@emx.utexas.edu (Brendan B. Boerner)
Subject: MS-Kermit Tek-4010 Emulation Colors
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, Terminal Emulation, Color Graphics
Hello, Does anyone know how to use the different modes with the Tek-4010
emulation in Kermit 2.30? I saw that depending on memory on the EGA
adpater, one can choose between more resolution/less color vs. less
resolution/more color. Currently, when I use it, it goes into B/W mode.
How do I change this?
Thank you.
Brendan
[Ed. - Normally, you only get two colors when in Tek mode. These are
the foreground and background colors you chose in your SET TERMINAL COLOR
command. As of 2.31, if you have host-resident software that can include the
ANSI color-changing commands in Tek output, then you can have lots of colors,
but the exact number depends upon which display adapter and monitor you have.]
[From jrd - I suspect you are using CGA mode, which has only black and white
graphics. If Kermit senses that you are using an EGA board then it defaults to
16 color 640 by 350 if the board says the monitor type is suitable. If you
have an ordinary CGA monitor (not an EGA monitor or better) then b/w is the
best you can do. Also, check the switches on the display board.]
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Date: Sat, 9 Jul 88 18:01:10 pdt
From: steinmetz!unioncs!boehmr@uunet.UU.NET (Richard Boehm)
Subject: Bug in Kermit-MS on Tandy 3000HD?
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, Tandy 3000HD
I would like to report what I believe to be a bug in Kermit-MS 2.31-test5 and
2.31-test6. When starting the program, exiting the program, or executing a
"take" file, DOS presents the message:
Unexpected HW interrupt 0C at 0070:0455.
I have used all versions of Kermit since version 2.29b, and this behaviour
manifested itself starting with version 2.31-test5 (I am currently using
2.31-test4).
I have just downloaded Kermit-MS 2.31 (the official release). This version
also has the bug, but the bug doesn't appear when exiting the program.
My machine is a Tandy 3000HD AT clone. It uses the Phoenix BIOS, is
an 80286 machine, and runs MS-DOS 3.2.
..steinmetz!unioncs!boehmr Richard E. Boehm, Jr.
boehmr@unioncs.UUCP
e_boehmr@union.BITNET
[Ed. - This does not happen on IBM systems, or any of various other IBM
compatibles we have tested, so it is apparently specific to the Tandy
model. I assume that the only problem is the appearance of the error message,
and the operation of the program is unaffected? Anyone with Tandy 3000
expertise is encouraged to track this one down!]
[From jrd - I think we found the root cause of this item, and essentially the
same problem when Kermit is run after running Smartcom II or PC-Talk III.
MSVIBM.BOO, dated 17 July 1988, is issued to cure it.
Here is the technical description: When Kermit resets the serial port
(relinquishes ownership) it tells the UART to disconnect its chip controlling
the interrupt (IRQ) line on the PC bus. That disconnection can result in a
stray interrupt which appears to Kermit as not related to the serial port.
In such a case Kermit passes the interrupt to the previous owner which is
usually the ROM Bios. The Phoenix version 1.00 ROM Bios in the Tandy 3000
apparently cannot handle a stray interrupt and issues the message above, but
most machines absorb it without comment. In the case of Smartcom II and
PC-Talk III, both programs redirect the serial port interrupt to themselves
but do not return it when the program exits! Thus, they remain the previous
owner; but their memory is used by another program, or worse. This usually
crashes the system later on when something (noise?) arrives at the serial
port. The 17 July version of IBM PC MS Kermit absorbs the stray interrupt
when resetting the serial port. While this keeps Kermit operational, the
Smartcom II and PC-Talk III situations remain dangerous to the system after
they exit; rebooting is suggested.]
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 88 17:24:23 EDT
From: elsie!ado@ncifcrf.gov (Arthur David Olson)
Subject: Kermit 2.31
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31
We've picked up Kermit 2.31; thanks as usual to all involved for a job well
done.
One thing that seems to be missing from the various "change lists" (though
it's described in the mskerm.doc opus) is the addition between version 2.30
and version 2.31 of "-" as a line continuation file in "take" and
"initialization" files. Might be worth adding a note, since I've seen a fair
number of initialization files with
set key \330 -
commands in them (for people who don't need different terminal emulations,
and who want to get a minus when they tap the key way over there in the corner
on recent IBM-style keyboards.) To paraphrase mskerm.doc, change the above to
set key \330 \45
ado@ncifcrf.gov ADO is a trademark of Ampex.
[Ed. - Thanks for the hint! It's been added to MSKERM.BWR and MSR231.UPD.]
[From jrd - Usually one can add a trailing space to the hyphen since the
space is trimmed off before the string is interpreted. \45 is easier to see
when editing.]
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 88 09:34:12 edt
From: rob@asrcmv.albany.edu (Robert D. Seals)
Subject: Did AT&T 6300 Graphics Get Canned in 2.31?
Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 2.31, AT&T 6300, Tektronix Emulation
One of the great things about 2.29[bc] and 2.30 was the autodetection
and support for AT&T 6300 graphics - which doesn't seem to be
present in 2.31 (OK, I admit, I haven't reread the documentation...)
rob
[Ed. - This is news to us. We don't have an AT&T 6300 to try it on, but
the DEC VAXmate has the same kind of adapter, and it is "autodetected" with
no problem. But 2.31 contains a new feature, SET TERMINAL GRAPHICS <name>,
so that you can specify the actual adapter type in case Kermit guesses
wrong. On an AT&T 6300, you can include SET TERMINAL GRAPHICS ATT in your
MSKERMIT.INI file.]
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