wales@lrcsnl.enet.dec.com (David Wales) (01/24/91)
G'Day, I have heard rumblings about the iminent release of version 2.0 of Procomm. Unfortunately getting information on most software in Australia is next to impossible so does anybody have it yet and if so how good is it and what extra features/fixes have been added? I'm currently using version 1.1 and am reasonably happy with it but there are a few shortfalls that I hope version 2 takes care of. David. -- ================================================================================ | David Wales (VK2KWD) Sydney, Australia | Internet: wales@lrcsnl.enet.dec.com | | | FIDOnet: 3:712/517 (My Other Half) | | "Only 37 years 'till retirement!" | UUCP: decwrl!lrcsnl.enet!wales | | | | | Opinions expressed are mine and | Voice: (61) 2 561-7334 (Work) | | mine only! | FAX: (61) 2 561-7441 | ================================================================================
paul@devon.lns.pa.us (Paul Sutcliffe Jr.) (01/26/91)
wales@lrcsnl.enet.dec.com (David Wales) writes: +--------- | I have heard rumblings about the iminent release of version 2.0 of | Procomm. Unfortunately getting information on most software in Australia is | next to impossible so does anybody have it yet and if so how good is it and | what extra features/fixes have been added? +--------- I ordered my upgrade day-before-yesterday, having been notified by mail from Datastorm of it's existance. Registered users of Procomm Plus will be able to upgrade to 2.0 for $39 US; the regular retail price is $119 US. The major changes, according to the brochure, are: o Added Zmodem as an internal protocol. 2.0 now supports 15 internal protocols, as well as 3 user-defined ones. o "Hundreds" of new commands have been added to the Aspect script language. Also, Aspect scripts are now compiled. o New dialing directory, with new Add, Sort and Jot capabilities. o Microsoft-compatible mouse support. o A new "File Name Clipboard" (patent applied for). Cut filenames from the screen to an "electronic clipboard" while on-line. When you're on-line to a BBS, for instance, as you come across files you want to download, simply "cut" the filenames to the clipboard. When you're ready to download them, you can "paste" the filenames back at the download prompt. o 33 terminal emulations, supporting both 80 and 132 columns, where applicable. EGA/VGA support. I can't wait! - paul INTERNET: paul@devon.lns.pa.us | Most of us know how to say nothing. UUCP: ...!rutgers!devon!paul | Few of us know when!
kabra437@pallas.athenanet.com (Ken Abrams) (01/26/91)
In article <19305@shlump.nac.dec.com> wales@lrcsnl.enet.dec.com (David Wales) writes: > I have heard rumblings about the iminent release of version 2.0 of >Procomm. Unfortunately getting information on most software in Australia is >next to impossible so does anybody have it yet and if so how good is it and >what extra features/fixes have been added? > I got mine 2 days ago. So far I have tried the mouse interface and the auto-start Zmodem download. Both work fine. I think it is worth the $39 upgrade price just for those features. In addition, a BUNCH of new terminal emulations are included and an improved, compiled script language (haven't had time to check them out yet, however). -- ======================================================== Ken Abrams uunet!pallas!kabra437 Illinois Bell kabra437@athenanet.com Springfield (voice) 217-753-7965
mvolo@uncecs.edu (Michael R. Volow) (01/27/91)
Regarding the new Procomm 2.0, does its internal Kermit protocol sup- port big packets or only the 90+ packet size? -- Michael Volow, Psychiatry, Durham VA Med Center, Durham NC 27712 919 286 0411 Ext 6933 mvolo@ecsvax.edu
reisert@ricks.enet.dec.com (Jim Reisert) (01/29/91)
Procomm Plus 2.0 supports up to 1024-byte packets in Kermit. It also runs under DESQview and in the background, as did v1.1B. That's how I'm using it now! - Jim =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "The opinions expressed here in no way represent the views of Digital Equipment Corporation." James J. Reisert Internet: reisert@ricks.enet.dec.com Digital Equipment Corp. UUCP: ...decwrl!ricks.enet!reisert 77 Reed Road Hudson, MA 01749-2895