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Article #1230Re: Why pay $125 for PC/InterComm if Kermit is/will be free?
From: D'arc Angel
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1985 04:08
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1985 04:08
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> Because it is a VT100 emulator, mostly. It has ASCII upload and
> download capabilities, with delays, echo prompts, etc. Also Modem7, and
> as you mention, Kermit. Auto-dial strings programmable, function keys
> can send pre-defined key sequences, "history" mode where you can scroll
> back through the stuff you've been sent, printer controller mode, and
> some other less important stuff. But mostly because it is a VT100
> emulator.
>
> I work for Mark of the Unicorn, so the things I say might be biased.
> But I'm only allowed to answer technical questions, so there's little
> enough room for bias.
>
> Brian
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On the other hand the 520 emulates a vt52 (vt100 is coming) gratis as part
of the OS, so kermit automatically runs in vt52 emulation mode
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