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AMODEM with word wrap?
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Author: Marshall D. Abrams
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1985 03:18
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When I saw an Atari 1030 modem operating recently, I realized that my
bigest objection to AMODEM was the lack of word wrap. The 1030, like 
AtariWriter and other word processors, does not merely wrap around from
one line to the next in the middle of a word, but rather backs up to
the nearest preceed space which is converted to a CR.

I usually use VT10SQ as my terminal program, but have to switch to
AMODEM for FTP. I considered working on AMODEM to provide word wrap,
but decided that since the terminal-handling code is assembly language
encoded in character strings that was too difficult for me.

I would be interested in exchanging ideas with anyone else interested
in this problem. I would be most interested in hearing from anyone who
has a terminal emulator with word wrap and FTP.

Sincerely,

 - Marshall D. Abrams, phone: (703) 883-6938
   The MITRE Corporation, 1820 Dolley Madison Blvd.
   Mail Stop W458, Mc Lean, VA   22102
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