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From: Keith_Jeffrey_Kushner@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: 80 columns and other things....
Message-ID: <19876@cup.portal.com>
Date: 25 Jun 89 20:59:28 GMT
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Re: 80 cols on the C64 for VAX/VMS work...

There are some terms in the public domain that give the C64 an 80 column
screen emulation in software. The best, in my opinion, is CXCBTerm 6.7, 
available on CompuServe. It emulates a DEC VT-52, and can be configured
to give a true BREAK key. There are other PD terms that emulate a DEC
VT-100, available from local BBSes or national telecom services.

In the commercial area, there is VIPTerm XL, if still available. It also
emulates a VT-52 in software, and has 40, 64, 80, and 108 column screens.

You'd need a monochrome monitor to get any real use out of any of these 
terms, as a color monitor, or any TV, lacks the resolution to show 80 columns
clearly.

As for a keypad, Cardco used to make a programmable 16-key kaypad for the
C64/VIC, but I doubt it would be compatible with any of the above terms.
Maybe you could get by with programmed function keys instead.

I hope this helps.