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Generic KERMIT
This version of Kermit is fairly old but functional at least
up to 1200 baud. It uses the BIOS calls to set the communication
port. This has a few consequences:
1. It works on almost any PC lookalike.
2. The speed cannot be set from kermit; you must use the MODE
command to set the COM1: speed before running Kermit and make
your call; then Kermit will talk at the set speed.
3. The CD and CTS lights on your modem should be on. The BIOS
will not output unless it thinks a connection is established
already, so you may have to set modem switches to fool it. You'll
need to make up a suitable modem cable if you have a machine that
acts like a modem rather than a computer (e.g. the Chameleon)
in its RS232 interface. Dialing a manual modem out and getting
carrier up on the modem before starting to use Kermit works for
the author.
4. ANSI.SYS should be loaded; its escape sequences are used to
control screen output. Put DEVICE=ANSI.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS
that's used at boot time. Not all positioning is right but it's
close.
5. The SEND and RECEIVE commands are used to send and receive
files to/from remote Kermit systems. Connect will give you a
terminal connection. Works OK up to 1200 baud but because the
BIOS isn't interrupt driven it'll drop characters if you go
too fast. The STATUS command will try to tell you what commands
are available and their present state. The HELP command will
give a little more info.
6. No raw send or session logging is available here; to communicate
and send files you MUST have a remote Kermit. These exist for most
any machine in existence. You can write to Columbia Univ. Center
for Computing Activities in New York City for more info. and copies
of current Kermits. Also for a better manual.
6. Note that commands like SEND *.ASM or RECEIVE *.FOR work fine
so you don't need a command per file. SEND *.* or RECEIVE *.*
work too.
7. The backspace key sends the ASCII DEL character, not backspace.
Use control-H for backspace. Function keys can be changed via
key redefiners; check out the public domain NEWKEY as a possible
one.