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From: turner@saber.UUCP (D'arc Angel)
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Subject: Re: Why pay $125 for PC/InterComm if Kermit is/will be free?
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Date: Mon, 14-Oct-85 00:08:40 EDT
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> Because it is a VT100 emulator, mostly.  It has ASCII upload and
> download capabilities, with delays, echo prompts, etc.  Also Modem7, and
> as you mention, Kermit.  Auto-dial strings programmable, function keys
> can send pre-defined key sequences, "history" mode where you can scroll
> back through the stuff you've been sent, printer controller mode, and
> some other less important stuff.  But mostly because it is a VT100
> emulator.
> 
> I work for Mark of the Unicorn, so the things I say might be biased.
> But I'm only allowed to answer technical questions, so there's little
> enough room for bias.
> 
> Brian

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On the other hand the 520 emulates a vt52 (vt100 is coming)  gratis as part
of the OS, so kermit automatically runs in vt52 emulation mode
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