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From: padpowell@wateng.UUCP (PAD Powell [Admin])
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Subject: Re: In defense of XOFF/XON flow control
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Date: Tue, 8-Nov-83 07:58:43 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov  8 07:58:43 1983
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RE: Laura;s comments on ^S/^Q

I have run into the same set of problems with "smart" terminals,
which is why I have strongly suggested that users always have the
:dumbest: terminal available around for debugging purposes.
This terminal should run at 9600 (at least).  As an additional extra,
it should print out "control characters" in a readable form.

Much to my amazement,  I could not find a new terminal with these 
features.  Some of them had the "display control" feature, but a
escape sequence TURNED IT OFF!!!  Most could not run at 9600.

Finally I rescued an antique Volker Craig 303A, serial number 100
which must be the first one they sold.  This thing is so antique that
I dread the day when it fails,  as I think that some of the parts are
not available.

If there are some terminals around that have these features, I would
sure be glad to buy one.

Patrick Powell, U. Waterloo