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From: matt@MAPS.CS.CMU.EDU (Matthew Diamond)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.apps
Subject: Comm. software advice?
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Date: 22 Aug 90 22:39:57 GMT
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Reply-To: matt@MAPS.CS.CMU.EDU (Matthew Diamond)
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I just bought one of these $99 modems from MacWorld.
It is bundled with MAcKNOWLEDGE software.  Aside from
the fact that it's name looks like a typo, I was not
too impressed with its features.  In particular, it does
not know Kermit, Y/Zmodem protocols.
It seems to do most other things, though I haven't tried
creating scripts or anything advanced...  not too thrilled
with the user-interface.

Is it worth spending the money to get White Knight?
Any other good programs out there?  I'd prefer to hear
from someone who has compared more than one.

What I would find useful:
	scripting- on a simple level, to automate & reduce connect time
	more file-transfer protocols supported
	more control (how do I send control-chars via MAcKNOWLEDGE??)
	inexpensive- I'm not going to be using it constantly, which is
			why when I DO use it it shouldn't be a hassle
	scripts to speed up navigation through Compuserve and other bbs
		are nice
Objectively, MAcKNOWLEDGE has many of these.  Is this considered to be
good communications software?  Am I wasting my time looking for
something much better?  It would be cheaper to stick with it, since I
have it already.
But I am interested in what's out there, and I will summarize any responses,
if there is interest.

Thanks,
Matthew Diamond
matt@maps.cs.cmu.edu

(Disclaimer: this is post is made solely on my own behalf.)