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- From: Kent Sullivan <kentsu@microsoft.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Sep 729 19:17:48 PDT
- Subject: Reorganization and Updating of Commodore Kermit Files
- Keywords: Commodore 64 Kermit
-
- Following the release of C-64/128 Kermit for the SwiftLink-232
- interface (see the file C64SLK.ANN), all of the C-64/128 Kermit v2.2
- files have been re-organized and updated. Some files have changed,
- some have been deleted, and some new files have been created. However,
- the actual Kermit v2.2 program has not changed. Below is a summary of
- the major changes:
-
- 1) New Kermit v2.2 for the SwiftLink-232-interface-only released.
-
- 2) Documentation (C64KER.DOC) updated to reflect new native-media distribution
- arrangements and terms.
-
- 3) New "read me first" help file (C64KER.AAA for standard Kermit, C64SLK.AAA
- for SwiftLink-232 Kermit) created.
-
- 4) New instructions file (C64KER.PAL) created for modifying standard Kermit to
- run on European (PAL) C-64s and C-128s.
-
- 5) New utility to create an autoboot sector (C-128s only) for standard Kermit
- (C64KER.SEC) and SwiftLink-232 Kermit (C64SLK.SEC) added.
-
- 6) Bootstrapping utility (C64BOOT.BAS and C64BOOT.C) completely re-written to
- be more user-friendly and robust. Many thanks to Matt Sorrels and Ray
- Moody for overhauling this utility.
-
- 7) Binary versions of the Kermit files placed in the kermit/bin directory of
- the Kermit archives, as a convenience for those who can make use of them.
-
- 8) Outdated information in other files removed and/or updated.
-
-
- Below is a summary of the Commodore Kermit file groups in kermit/c (Tape C):
-
- C64BOOT.* Bootstrapping utility for standard or SwiftLink-232 Kermit
- C64KER.* Standard Commodore 64/128 Kermit v2.2
- C64SLK.* Commodore 64/128 Kermit v2.2 for the SwiftLink-232 interface
-
- Note that the C64DXL.* files have been deleted; they are no longer needed.
-
- Below is a summary of the Commodore Kermit file groups in kermit/bin:
-
- C64HELP.TXT Short read-me file describing the binary files below
- C64KER.* Binary collection of standard Commodore 64/128 Kermit v2.2 files
- C64SLK.SDA Binary collection of Commodore 64/128 Kermit v2.2 files for the
- SwiftLink-232 interface
-
- [Ed. - Note: these files have lowercase names on watsun.cc.columbia.edu
- and uppercase names on BITNET KERMSRV@CUVMA. The binary files are available
- on watsun only; use FTP in binary mode to retrieve them (except note that
- c64help.txt is actually a text file.]
-
- ------------------------------
-
- Date: Sun, 9 Aug 92 17:20:17 PST
- From: kentsu@microsoft.com (Kent Sullivan)
- Subject: Beware: This file contains outdated information!
-
- The information in this file concerning Dr. Evil Laboratories and Kermit
- ordering instructions is out of date and is no longer valid. The v2.2 binaries
- are also no longer available on maxwell.physics.purdue.edu.
-
- See the file "c64ker.aaa" for up-to-date information on ordering Kermit.
-
- The other information in this file concerning capabilities of the program and
- etc. is still valid.
-
- Thanks,
-
- Kent Sullivan
-
- ------------------------------
-
- Date: Sun, 15 Jan 89 15:21:33 EST
- From: ray@maxwell.physics.purdue.edu (Ray Moody)
- Subject: Announcing Commodore 64/128 Kermit Version 2.2
- Keywords: Commodore 64/128 Kermit
-
- Commodore Kermit version 2.2 is now available. This new version has one major
- new feature: reliable communication at 2400 bps is now possible (but only on a
- C128 when using the built-in 80-column screen). There are also some bug
- fixes.
-
- Obtaining Kermit on a Floppy Disk:
-
- A copy of Commodore Kermit may be obtained by sending
- $5.00 postage and handling to:
-
- Dr. Evil Laboratories
- P. O. Box 190
- St. Paul, IN 47272
-
- We stress that Commodore Kermit is absolutely free. The $5.00 is used to
- cover the cost of the disk, mailer, postage, and handling. The disk will
- contain Commodore Kermit version 2.2, extensive on-disk documentation broken
- into seven files small enough to be viewed with a good word processor, and an
- initialization file. A boot file is included for the convenience of C64
- users. For the convenience of C128 users a boot sector is provided that can
- load Kermit using the fast serial routines.
-
- Dr. Evil Laboratories also provides a bound manual for Commodore Kermit
- version 2.2. This documentation is exactly like the on-disk manual
- content-wise, but is typeset for greater readability. This manual is
- available for $5.00.
-
- Dr. Evil Laboratories is a small software company which has the facilities to
- distribute Kermit much more efficiently than I could personally. Also, Dr.
- Evil Labs has a permanent address, something that I, being in college, don't
- have.
-
- All orders to Dr. Evil Laboratories must be in U.S. funds. Indiana residents
- must add 5% sales tax.
-
- Downloading Kermit from the Kermit Archives
-
- Commodore Kermit may also be downloaded from the Kermit archives. The Kermit
- archives are available on BITNET, ARPANET, and USENET. For complete
- downloading instructions, see the file C64KER.HLP in one of these archives.
-
- Short Cut
-
- For a short time, Kermit binaries may be obtained via anonymous FTP from
- maxwell.physics.purdue.edu. These files are true binary files and must be
- copied from this machine using image mode and then downloaded directly to a
- Commodore with a binary file transfer protocol (such as Kermit 2.1). Those
- people who can take advantage of this service should find it to be simpler
- than downloading and then converting the ASCII files in the Kermit archives.
-
- Many thanks to Fred Bowen and Frank Prindle for making this version of Kermit
- a reality.
-
- [Ed. - And many thanks to Ray for sending it in to Kermit Distribution.]
-
- ------------------------------
-
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 88 00:54:48 -0500
- From: ray@j.cc.purdue.edu (Ray Moody)
- Subject: Announcing Commodore Kermit version 2.1
-
- ANNOUNCING
-
- Commodore 64/128 Kermit Version 2.1 (68)
-
- Commodore Kermit version 2.1 is now available. This
- new version has many new features, improvements, and even
- some bug fixes. Here are the main new
- features/improvements/bug fixes:
-
- + Enhanced DEC VT-100 terminal emulation with support for
- the VT-100 keypad. Kermit should now work fine on
- operating systems such as VMS. V2.1 has some VT-102
- features added as well: Insert/Delete Line/Character.
-
- + Limited Tektronix 4010 graphics terminal emulation. Ker-
- mit can plot both graphics and text with a resolution of
- 320 x 200 (C-64) or 640 x 200 (C-128).
-
- + Commodore 128 grey key and numeric keypad support. The
- grey keys and the numeric keypad, not normally accessible
- on a C-128 in C-64 mode, are active within Kermit.
-
- + A special file-type for transferring C Power (now Power
- C) source code files. You can now download C source code
- ASCII files as well as upload C Power source files. All
- necessary character translations are handled automati-
- cally.
-
- + A screen driver for the Batteries Included BI-80 80
- column card. This device gives a display as nice as the
- Commodore 128's 80-column hardware, but lacks many attri-
- butes such as blinking and bold.
-
- In addition to these major improvements, many smaller
- changes were made. Several bugs were squashed that affected
- VT-100 emulation, the STATUS command, and other things.
-
- Obtaining Kermit on a Floppy Disk
-
- A copy of Commodore Kermit may be obtained by sending
- $5.00 postage and handling to:
-
- Dr. Evil Laboratories
- P. O. Box 190
- St. Paul, IN 47272
-
- We stress that Commodore Kermit is absolutely free, the
- $5.00 is only used to cover the cost of the disk, the
- mailer, postage, and handling. The disk will contain Commo-
- dore Kermit version 2.1, a copy of the preliminary
- documentation broken into several files small enough to be
- viewed with a good wordprocessor, an initialization file,
- and, for C128 users, an autoboot sector. (All of the files
- on the disk are available for download from the Kermit
- archives. There is a program in the Kermit archives that
- will create the proper autoboot sector for people that want
- to have one.)
-
- Sometime this summer a final printed (and maybe even
- bound) version of the manual will be available at a reason-
- able cost. Stay tuned.
-
- Also available from Dr. Evil Laboratories is a custom
- ROM for the Batteries Included 80-column card that provides
- access to the entire ASCII character set. Currently we ask
- $5.00 for the custom ROM. This price is subject to change
- and installation is required.
-
- Dr. Evil Laboratories is a small software company in
- which Kent and I are partners. The company has the facili-
- ties to distribute Kermit much more efficiently than either
- of us could personally. Also, Dr. Evil Labs has a permanent
- address, something that we, being in college, don't have.
-
- All orders to Dr. Evil Laboratories must be in U.S.
- funds. Indiana residents must add 5% sales tax.
-
- Kermit can also be downloaded from the Kermit archives
- on ARPANET, BITNET, and other places. For complete down-
- loading instructions, see the file C64KER.HLP in one of
- these archives.
-
- Ray Moody
- ray@j.cc.purdue.edu
- ihnp4!pur-ee!j.cc.purdue.edu!ray
- moody@purccvm.BITNET
-
- Kent Sullivan
- Qlink: corvairkid
-