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From: mroz@hudson.steinmetz (peter a mroz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Observations on new Kermit 2.29C with partial Tektronix emulation
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Date: 29 Dec 87 20:12:20 GMT
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I just put the latest posting of mskermit together (parts 2 and 3 were
a uuencoded file).  Following are some observations; if anyone has
found out more new features please post or email me.

	1. The mode line is now toggled with the numeric keypad "-"
	key.  Previously the "+" key was used.

	2. The mode can be switched with ALT-- (hold down the ALT key
	and hit "-").  The mode switches between VT102, VT52,
	HEATH-19, and Tektronix 4010.

	3. The Tektronix emulation is impressively fast.  However, GIN
	mode doesn't seem to work properly.  There must be some way to
	set the GIN terminator but I haven't found it.  For those of
	you who don't know it, GIN mode is Graphics INput mode, where
	a graphics cursor allows one to pick points on the screen.

	4. Hitting ALT-= clears the screen.  Very convenient feature.

	5. The version is 2.29C, not 2.30 as advertised (I think!)

	6. If there is enough memory the graphics screen is saved.
	VERY NICE feature.

	7. Seems to pick up the type of graphics adapter
	automatically.  I haven't tested this on a Hercules though . . .

	8. My take file that redefined ALTed keys gets the message 

		Notice this form of set key is obsolete

	Here's a few lines from the take file:

Comment		Meta-letter and Meta-Ctrl-letter, USA-keyboard
set key scan 2078
\033a
set key scan 3102
\033\001
set key scan 2096
\033b
set key scan 3120
\033\002

If anyone knows of any new features or how to set keys please post or
email me.