w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (Keith Petersen) (07/01/89)
You may wish to try the ZCOMM106 program which I just uploaded to
SIMTEL20. It's a Procomm clone for HZ100's.
Filename Type Bytes CRC
Directory PD1:<HZ100>
ZCOMM106.ARC.1 BINARY 91827 6CE3H
Of course this program is useful for more than null modem transfers.
It's a full blown modem program with exploding windows, color, and
bells and whistles.
--Keith Petersen
Maintainer of SIMTEL20's CP/M, MSDOS, and MISC archives
Internet: w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.Mil [26.2.0.74]
Uucp: {ames,decwrl,harvard,rutgers,ucbvax,uunet}!wsmr-simtel20.army.mil!w8sdzRICHARD@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (RICHARD KERSHENBAUM) (07/01/89)
In article <KPETERSEN.12506328265.BABYL@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL>, w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (Keith Petersen) writes: > You may wish to try the ZCOMM106 program which I just uploaded to > SIMTEL20. It's a Procomm clone for HZ100's. > ZCOMM is a nice program, but I desperately need something that will do VT-100 emulation. ZCOMM lists VT-100 as an option in its terminal setup screen, but it appears to actually emulate a VT-52. Is there a later version that does real VT-100 emulation? If not, is there something else that runs on the Z-100 (with 192k) and doesn't cost 1 arm + 1 leg? (Apologies if this has been answered here a zillion times. I've just started reading this newsgroup.) -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ | Richard M. Kershenbaum Bitnet: richard@ukanvax | | The University of Kansas Internet: richard@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu | | Computer Center Phone: (913)-864-0445 | | Lawrence, Kansas 66045 | +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
mlewis@unocss.UUCP (Marcus S. Lewis) (07/03/89)
From article <4231@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>, by RICHARD@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (RICHARD KERSHENBAUM): > In article <KPETERSEN.12506328265.BABYL@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL>, w8sdz@WSMR-SIMTEL20.ARMY.MIL (Keith Petersen) writes: >> You may wish to try the ZCOMM106 program which I just uploaded to >> SIMTEL20. It's a Procomm clone for HZ100's. > ZCOMM is a nice program, but I desperately need something that will do VT-100 I just downloaded it yesterday and have a comment or three about it. I spent well over three hours on it before I managed to get it to dial my modem for me, including the 1170 code to disable call-waiting. It drops characters when scrolling. It doesn't respond to a Vax set term/inquire, and something happened to force not only a disconnect form the Vax, but also from the DecNet server. My personal opinion of this program is that is isn't worth the $35 registration fee as is. It isn't as good as Procomm, which I didn't like either, when I had to use it. And yes, it doesn't do VT-100, either ANSI or just plain terminal emulation. I tried several BBS's with it, and when selecting ANSI graphics, got the same garbage as when I try it with KERMIT. It needs work. Marc -- Na khuya mne podpis'? | Internet: cs057@zeus.unl.edu | UUCP: uunet!btni!unocss!mlewis Go for it! | Bitnet: CS057@UNOMA1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu (Dick O'Connor) (07/03/89)
The search for a Z100 terminal emulator that supports VT100 emulation
at high speeds (9600 baud or better) has occupied a bit of my time this
year. I also found similar problems with ZCOMM106.
Three rays of hope:
1) BinkleyTerm. The VT100 support is pretty good (though I never use the
keypad keys, so I speak mostly from screen graphics experience). It's a
full-blown Fidonet support package with dumb terminal emulation as a
"side" option (like buying a Greyhound to go to the grocery store). The
biggest problem is speed: even version 2 can't keep up with screen scrolling
when I connect over direct lines to our mini at 9600 baud. It's free for the
trying: I can dig up the number of Steve Marcussen's BBS (hope that's right)
in Florida where I found it if anyone needs it.
2) Kermit. Drew Derbyshire has been donating his time towards improving
Z100 Kermit. I'm helping test Version 2.32A right now. It can handle any
speed. The only problem is that it only supports VT-52 right now. If any-
one with Z100 assembly language and terminal emulation experience would
like to assist Drew in this WORTHY cause, I'm certain he'd welcome the
help. If nothing else, drop him a cheery note (aud@clutx.clarkson.edu)
and "thank him for his support." Z100 programming can be a lonely world
to live in at times...
3) Craig Armstrong, coordinator of the H/Z echo on Fidonet, is working on
a better term-em program, which he plans to release in both PC and Z100
versions. Beta test copies have been circulated for awhile, but the
Z100-specific sections aren't as far along as the rest, last I heard.
His West Coast BBS number is (714) 642-0561 for more information, or if
you'd just like to write to encourage him.
If there are any other options that folks know of, please post!
"Moby" Dick O'Connor
Washington Department of Fisheries
Olympia, Washington 98504
Internet Mail: djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu
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So long, and thanks *from* all the fish...djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu (Dick O'Connor) (07/03/89)
Uhh...correction. Make Drew's address ahd@clutx.clarkson.edu, not aud@...
(sigh)
"Moby" Dick O'Connor
Washington Department of Fisheries
Olympia, Washington 98504
Internet Mail: djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu
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DISCLAIMER: I speak only for myself, not for the Department. Here, anyway!
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So long, and thanks *from* all the fish...RICHARD@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (RICHARD KERSHENBAUM) (07/04/89)
In article <2634@blake.acs.washington.edu>, djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu (Dick O'Connor) writes: > The search for a Z100 terminal emulator that supports VT100 emulation > at high speeds (9600 baud or better) has occupied a bit of my time this > year. I also found similar problems with ZCOMM106. > > Three rays of hope: > > 1) BinkleyTerm. The VT100 support is pretty good (though I never use the > keypad keys, so I speak mostly from screen graphics experience). It's a > full-blown Fidonet support package with dumb terminal emulation as a > "side" option (like buying a Greyhound to go to the grocery store). The > biggest problem is speed: even version 2 can't keep up with screen scrolling > when I connect over direct lines to our mini at 9600 baud. It's free for the > trying: I can dig up the number of Steve Marcussen's BBS (hope that's right) > in Florida where I found it if anyone needs it. > Sure! I'd like to try it! I only have 1200 baud at home, so the speed shouldn't be a problem. Any chance this could be made available for anonymous FTP? -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ | Richard M. Kershenbaum Bitnet: richard@ukanvax | | The University of Kansas Internet: richard@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu | | Computer Center Phone: (913)-864-0445 | | Lawrence, Kansas 66045 | +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++