VT220 vs VT100 emulation

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From: Ron Bean
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 1989 00:28

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   I've noticed that the more recent "VT100" emulation programs
are really VT220 emulators. Could someone describe the
differences between the VT100 and VT220, and why I would want to
emulate one rather than the other? Also, how can I get a VT220
tech manual?

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From: zaphod@madnix.UUCP (Ron Bean)
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Subject: VT220 vs VT100 emulation
Keywords: VT100 VT220
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Date: 12 Jan 89 00:28:09 GMT
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