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From: spg@alpha.sunquest.com (Steve Gibbons)
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Subject: Re: dual port terminal
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Date: 8 Mar 91 17:23:11 GMT
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somebody@somewhere (Stephen) writes
#> Presently I am working with a system whose interface consists of two
#> terminals (connected to separate computers). I need to replace these 
#> with a single terminal. I therefore need a terminal with 2 RS232 ports
#> and split screen capability (so that both screens can be viewed 
#> simultaneously). It must also have VT220 emulation capability. I am 
#> interested in both monochrome and color. I do not know if such terminals 
#> are available but I'm sure they must be. Any information on what's
#> available, with estimated prices if possible, would be greatly appreciated.

to which ekalenda@cup.portal.com (Edward John Kalenda) 
replies in article <39923@cup.portal.com>
#When I needed to use one screen for two systems, I used a terminal emulator
#program on a DOS machine. The program is Pereline from Pereline Data
#Systems in San Jose, CA. Their number is 408-288-6612 and I think they
#are getting ready for a new release.

#Now that you can buy cheap XT clones for less than the price of most
#terminals, this should be a very good way for you to go.

Of course there's always DEC's VT420 series (VT430? and VT440 also). 
Guaranteed compatibility, and I don't _think_ their prices are _too_ 
unreasonable.
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