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From: lmc@denelcor.UUCP (Lyle McElhaney)
Newsgroups: net.std
Subject: Re: How to store video attributes in a text file - VT-100 format OK?
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Date: Wed, 2-May-84 21:44:27 EDT
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Posted: Wed May  2 21:44:27 1984
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I have been thinking over the same issue for some time (in relation to
displaying help information for interactive programs), and came
independently to the same conclusion as Mr.  Sherman - the ANSI 3.64
standard, while it may not be the best (or maybe it is - I haven't met the
alternatives yet), is a *standard*.  As for flames about including the
sequences in news because xyz terminals can't handle them, then let's build
a filter (like ul) which can into readnews (yes, I know its allready a
monster; if its too big, then pipe it, like man does).  I can't imagine
that the size (or speed) difference would much matter.

The vt100, in many respects an admirable terminal (at least to those of us
stuck with Televideo 910's and adm5a's) has its faults; but the use of the
ANSI standard was not one of them.  Don't let the fact that the @#$%@!!!$
vt100 uses the standard put you off this idea.  On the other hand, if you
have a better idea, lets hear it.

I like the ^[ alternative idea, as long as <esc> is also handled.

(Could you send me copies of the programs you received, Dave? I appreciate
it.)
-- 
		Lyle McElhaney
		(hao,brl-bmd,nbires,csu-cs,scgvaxd)!denelcor!lmc