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From: rknop@nntp-server.caltech.edu (Robert Andrew Knop)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: C64 as VT100 emulator: possible?
Keywords: vt100 emulator c64
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Date: 9 Dec 90 08:24:33 GMT
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synth@yenta.alb.nm.us (Synth F. Oberheim) writes:

>I got email saying that plug-in 2400 baud modems exist for the 64, with
>no interface necessary.  Will Kermit 2.2 run harmoniously with one of
>these?  And has anyone tried Kermit 2.2 at 2400 baud?  Finally, can
>someone direct me to a place for ordering a 2400 plug-in?

Kermit should work equally well with a direct plug-in modem and a
modem interfaced via an RS-232 interface; since, to the point of view
of the computer, it is just sending commands to *something* out the
user port.  As long as the device which eventually receives those
commands understands them (as any Hayes compatible modem should),
everything should work all right.

Two places you can order a Hayes compatible modem:

Tenex Computer Express advertises the Aprotek Minimodem-C24, a 2400
baud Hayes and 1670 compatible modem (i.e. it really ought to work
with any C-64 modem program ever written).  The cost is $79.95, the
stock number is 88148, and Tenex's number is 1-800-PROMPT-1.
DISCLAIMER: I have nothing to do with Tenex.  I've ordered some things
from them, and have in general been happy with the service.  I report
this merely because I think it may be useful for people on this board.

Software Support International has the same modem at the same listed
price.  There the stock number is #C02251.  The number is
(800)356-1179 (USA), or (206)695-1393 (International).  DISCLAIMER:  I
have nothing to do with SSI.  I've... happy... merely... this board.
(You get the idea).

-Rob Knop
rknop@juliet.caltech.edu