lindley@ut-ngp.UUCP (John L. Templer) (02/24/85)
Some people have requested where to get communication software such a Kermit and RBBS, so I though I would put in my two cents. First: > From maciag@spar.UUCP (Chris Maciag) > Where can I get kermit for an IBM XT? Also, will kermit work through > the Sytek Net? > > Thanks The following is condensed (somewhat) from the Kermit User's Guide: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ordering Information The KERMIT software is free and available to all. Columbia University, however, cannot afford to distribute free software on the scale required for KERMIT. Therefore, to defray our costs for media, printing, postage, materials, labor, and computing resources, we must request a moderate distribution fee from sites that request KERMIT directly from Columbia. The schedule is as follows: Complete KERMIT Distribution $100.00 (Tape, Users Guide, and Protocol Manual) Printed Documents $5.00 each (Users Guide, Protocol Manual, or Any Source Listing) To order KERMIT from Columbia University, send a letter requesting either: (a) The manuals or source listings you desire (specify each one), or (b) A 9-track magnetic tape in one of the following formats: System Tape Format Densities TOPS-10 BACKUP/Interchange, Unlabeled 800, 1600 TOPS-20 DUMPER, Unlabeled 800, 1600 IBM VM/CMS EBCDIC, CMS Format 1600, 6250 or EBCDIC, OS Standard Label 1600, 6250 Other ASCII, ANSI Label, Format ``D'' 800, 1600 (Specify system, format, and density.) One copy of each manual will be included with the tape. We will supply the tape, packaging, and postage. Send your letter to: KERMIT Distribution Columbia University Center for Computing Activities 7th Floor, Watson Laboratory 612 West 115th Street New York, N.Y. 10025 Please list the machines and operating systems you expect to run KERMIT on, specify the tape format or the listings desired, and mention whether there are additional systems for which you require KERMIT or if you might be interested in attempting your own implementation for a new system. Make checks payable to Columbia University Center for Computing Activities. KERMIT is available to users of the BITNET network via a server at host CUVMA. BITNET users may type ``SMSG RSCS MSG CUVMA KERMSRV HELP'' for further information. KERMIT is also available to users of ARPANET, via anonymous FTP from host COLUMBIA-20, in the area PS:<KERMIT>. And KERMIT is distributed regularly by various computer user groups such as DECUS and SHARE. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, you probably can get a copy of Kermit on a floppy from any local university, user's group, or RBBS (see end of article). Next: > From: jeffg@tekcbi.UUCP (Jeff Glover) > > A few questions please: > > 3. Also, has anybody brought RBBS-PC up on an IBM-PC/AT? > 4. If the answer to (3) is yes, then can they send me the source > over the net? Or perhaps mail me an address & phone number of > where I can get it? I don't have the info handy, but there is an address where you can write to get a copy of RBBS-PC. And yes, we have RBBS working on an IBM AT. We didn't have to make any changes; it ran straight out of the box. And finally, I would like to take this opportunity to announce a new RBBS, which has dozens of public domain programs available, including Kermit and RBBS-PC. It's called "Confusion Research", and is LOOSELY associated with the physics department of the University of Texas at Austin. The number is (512)-471-5167. The board is up 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -- John L. Templer University of Texas at Austin {allegra,gatech,seismo!ut-sally,vortex}!ut-ngp!lindley "Gongo Bunnies movin' in,