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From: acliu@skat.usc.edu (Alex C. Liu)
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Subject: Common Questions Answered (Monthly Posting)
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FILE: help cbm.questions
DATE: Oct 28th, 1989

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Simple Answers to Common Questions:
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Q: Can the C64/128 do 2400bd?
A: It certainly can.  The C64 can do 2400bd in a not so reliable
manner tough.  You will able to receive or transmit data at 2400bd,
but probably you won't be able to have any kind of file emulation or
80 column screen.
   Currently, I the only PD program for the C64 that will do a more or
less reliable 2400bd communication is CCGMS7.0.
   The C128, with its RGB 80 Column output and 2Mhz mode, can go up to
9600bd.   (Though, some older C128, can only do 4800bd)
   Currently, there is a shareware program called Desterm that will do
9600bd and also have VERY nice features.  (Shareware $25)
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Q: Is there a VT100 emulator for the C64 that is 100% compatible?
A: Sure there is, for the C64 there are plenty available, like:
	v/wtermite	kermit		vt100.emulator
just to name a few.  Some are more compatible than others.  I have
found no problems with using "kermit".  Most incompatibility problems
with kermit arises when kermit starts using flow control and the host
doesn't recognize that.  They can be easily worked out by reading the
kermit documentation.
   For the C128, there are also several vt100 emulators, like
vt100-128 and desterm.  Both claim to support 100% compatibility with
VT100.  Again, most compatibility problems with those programs can be
fixed by reading the manual and setting the right parameters.
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Q: Why a 128 keeps acting like a 64?
A: That is because most programs are written for the 64.  The reason
for this is that most software authors want to reach the bigger market
of 64s.  (After all, 128 owners can still use 64 software)  compared
to a small user base of 128s, 64 is a major player!
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Q: Are there any Hard Disks for the C64?
A: Yes, Xetec makes Hard Disks for the C-64/128.  Also, there was
another manufacturer, ICT, that used to made Data Chief or Mini Chief
Hard Disk.  Also, Commodore used to made Hard Disk that would connect
to the C64/128 by using a IEEE-488 interface.
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Q: Are there any Archive sites for the C64 or C128?
A: Yes, currently there are a couple ftp sites and one mail archive server.
The ftp sites are:
	tolsun.oulu.fi             128.214.5.6
	maxwell.physics.purdue.edu 128.46.135.3
And the mail archive server accessable by sending mail to acliu@skat.usc.edu,
using a subject line
	Subject: Mail-Archive-Request
and put in the body of the message a line:
	help
for more information.
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Q: Where to get Desterm or Kermit?
A: You can get it from a BBS or from an archive site.
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Q: What is the Punter Protocol?
A: Punter's C1 Protocol is a file transfer protocol simmilar to
Xmodem, but a lot more reliable.  It was written by Steve Punter, one
of C64 Telecommunication's pionner.  You may be able to get PAL
sources for his code from some of the finest archive sites.
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Please, e-mail any suggestions or corrections
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Alex C. Liu 
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