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From: mark@UNTVAX.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Questions about Z-link, ATP, ProTerm
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Date: 9 Aug 88 21:09:29 GMT
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I know from the recent influx of letters concerning term programs that I
must not be alone in being a little confused about this whole thing.  I
have the following system that I use all of the time:  Un-enhanced (but
I may get the 65C02, but not the full enhancment kit) Apple IIe, 128 K,
2 floppies, Grappler+ with Epson FX-80, Apple Super Serial Card, and a Packard
Bell PB2400plus 2400 baud, Hayes Smartmodem 2400 compatible modem.  OK,
now for the questions:
        1.  I have to have good VT100 term emulation.  I use the TPU editor
        in VMS, and I may be using vi in UNIX soon.  I would like full
        keypad emulation with arrow and escape keys that work correctly.
        What program(s) supports this?

        2.  File transfers must be compatible with Kermit as our local VAX
        11-780 and the lan do not like to use Xmodem.  Lots of options for
        file transfering would be neat, but I don't use them that much.
        What are my options with various term programs?

        3.  Does Z-link, or ATP, work with an un-enhanced IIe?  I am thinking
        about getting ProTerm, which does not require the full enhancement,
        just the 65C02. (This is directly from one of Proterms techs)

        4.  What about Kermit?  I have a version that is rather old and
        I can't even figure out how to make it dial on my modem.  I am
        very familiar with MS-Kermit, so I am use to the enviroment, but
        I know that the MS-Kermit doesn't even do great Vt-100, so I don't
        see how anyone could like it's emulation on an Apple.

I know that these are probably the same questions that everyone else has
been asking, but I have a friend who swears by Proterm, so I am wondering
about all of the questions rasied about it by various people, and I would
like to know more about where and what these Z-link and ATP programs are.
Thanks in advance....

Mark Thacker

Mark@UNTVAX.Bitnet
(or, if that doesn't work, MARK@NTSUVAXB.BITNET)
(sorry, haven't figured out the address on internet, or arpanet.)