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petersen@netcom.COM (Barbara Petersen) writes:

>I'm looking for information about, and recommendations for, terminal
>programs for the Macintosh (I'm still using an old copy of Red Ryder,
>which should give you an idea of how behind the times *I* am).  The
>three items I'm most interested in are speed, ease of use, and the
>ability to do some simple editing from within the program (e.g. open
>a file to download, change a couple of characters, or a couple of
>lines, then proceed with downloading).  Any suggestions?

   For the best scripting and power, I would suggest White Knight. 
   Partly because Ms. Peterson is already using RR, and also because 
   it is less expensive than MicroPhone II (or whatever the latest 
   incarnation is).  I have found that these are cheepest at a my 
   favorite mail-order house [MacZone 800/248-0800] but you should check 
   out the others as well. I think that it is in the $80-$90 range. 

   I use White Knight (at home) and I also use VersaTerm Pro (at work) 
   because it is by far the best for terminal emulators (color Tek4051, 
   Tek 4014, and Data General D200).  It also supports Apple's 
   CommToolBox allowing you to do Telnet, FTP, ADSP, and LAT if you 
   are connected to a ApplTalk to Ethernet box, or you have a Ethernet 
   board installed. VT Pro does not support Zmodem though.  There is a 
   third party that is building a Zmodem CommToolBox program though... 
   and that may run another $55 bucks.  

>Also, are the mail-order houses still generally the best (e.g. least
>expensive) places from which to purchase Mac hardware and software?
>Any recommendations and/or warnings?  Or does anyone know of stores
>in the SF Bay Area that offer comparable prices? 

   You should not be to worried about the big mail-order houses.  Since 
   you can cancel the Visa/MasterCard/AmEx bill.  Most of the best houses 
   also give you a 30 or more free exchange period. 

   Get a copy of MacWorld/MacUser for the names of the larger mail-order 
   houses.  And with overnight delivery, you can get your package by 10 AM 
   the next day!  Not bad, considering the lower cost (usually). 

   Mail-order is the best for people who know what they want.  But if you 
   want to check out the software because you are not certain what you want, 
   I always suggest going to a local dealer who can usually let you try 
   several types to see just what is best for you! 

>Or does anyone know of stores in the SF Bay Area that offer comparable prices?

   No, but I might be able to direct you to an EggHead store near Washington 
   D.C.  (unless of course the rioting has destroyed it...) 

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