From cmg Thu Jul 15 14:49:45 1993 Return-Path: Received: by watsun.cc.columbia.edu (5.59/FCB/jba) id AA12721; Thu, 15 Jul 93 14:49:45 EDT Date: Thu, 15 Jul 93 14:49:44 EDT From: Christine M Gianone To: Info-Kermit Subject: Info-Kermit Digest V18 #1 Reply-To: Info-Kermit@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Queries-To: Info-Kermit-Request@WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU Errors-To: Info-Kermit-Request@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Message-Id: Info-Kermit Digest Thu, 15 Jul 1993 Volume 18 : Number 1 Today's Topic: Announcing MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Digest submissions may be sent to Info-Kermit@WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU or KERMIT@CUVMA.BITNET. Requests for addition to or deletion from the Info-Kermit subscriber list should be sent to LISTSERV@CUVMA.BITNET or LISTSERV@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU. These messages must be of the form: SUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To start a subscription) UNSUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To cancel a subscription) REGISTER I$KERMIT (To correct your name) Kermit files may be obtained over networks and by mail order. On the Internetwork, use FTP to log in to host WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU, a Sun SPARCserver running UNIX (SunOS 4.1), IP host number 128.59.39.2. Login as user anonymous (note, lower case), any password, and GET or MGET (MULTIPLE GET) the desired files. The file kermit/read.me is a general guide to where things are. The Kermit files are in directories kermit/a, kermit/b, kermit/c, kermit/d, and kermit/e. Test versions are in kermit/test. All files in these directories should be transferred in text (ASCII) mode. Binaries are in kermit/bin (use ftp in binary mode). All files on watsun (with the exceptions of some of the READ.ME files) have lowercase names, and case is significant. You can also get Kermit files over the BITNET/EARN network; to get started send a message with text HELP to KERMSRV, the Kermit file server, at host CUVMA. For detailed instructions, read the file kermit/a/aanetw.hlp (AANETW.HLP on KERMSRV). To order by mail, request a complete list of Kermit versions and an order form from Kermit Distribution, Columbia University Academic Information Systems, 612 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10025 USA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 13 June 1993 12:00:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: Announcing MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 This is to announce the final release of MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 for the IBM PC, PS/2, and compatibles with DOS or Windows, and also for "generic DOS", the Victor 9000 (Sirius 1), and the Heath/Zenith 100. The new MS-DOS Kermit release was prepared by Professor Joe R. Doupnik of Utah State University and includes the major new features that were listed in Info Kermit V17 #3, 30 June 1993. To recapitulate, briefly: . A new faster method for transferring binary and precompressed files . Larger packets and windows allowed, up to 9024 x 31. . Switching among multiple simultaneous TCP/IP sessions . Data General DASHER terminal emulation . Graphics-mode support for 132-column operation on EGA and VGA video adapters . Text-mode support for 132-column operation on ET4000 and other VESA adapters . Horizontal scrolling . Expanded-memory option for screen rollback and graphics image retention . Hebrew character-set translation and Hebrew terminal emulation . East European character-set translation . Icelandic CP861 code page support . Separate code page selection for terminal emulation and file transfer . Compose-key sequences for entering accented characters . New KERMIT PATH environment variable . Support for Novell SLIP_PPP ODI driver and other networking improvements . BOOTP improvements . TELNET improvements, including option negotiation display . DIAL-command support for additional modem types The new files are listed below. Be sure to use binary mode when FTP'ing files from kermit/bin. Use text mode for kermit/a files. Internet anonymous ftp EARN/BITNET watsun.cc.columbia.edu KERMSRV@CUVMA Description kermit/bin/msvibm.exe (none) Binary executable for IBM PC kermit/bin/msvibm.pif (none) Program Information File for Windows kermit/bin/msvgen.exe (none) Binary executable, generic DOS kermit/bin/msvv90.exe (none) Binary executable, Victor 9000 kermit/bin/msvz10.exe (none) Binary executable, Heath/Zenith 100 kermit/a/msvibm.boo MSVIBM BOO BOO-encoded executable for IBM PC kermit/a/msvpif.boo MSVPIF BOO BOO-encoded IBM Windows PIF file kermit/a/msvgen.boo MSVGEN BOO BOO-encoded executable, generic DOS kermit/a/msvv90.boo MSVV90 BOO BOO-encoded executable, Victor 9000 kermit/a/msvz10.boo MSVZ10 BOO BOO-encoded executable, H/Z-100 kermit/a/mskermit.ini MSKERMIT INI Standard initialization file kermit/a/mscustom.ini MSCUSTOM INI Customization file kermit/a/msr313.upd MSR313 UPD List of changes since version 3.12 kermit/a/msr313.pch MSR313 PCH Dummy patch file for version 3.13 kermit/a/mskerm.upd MSKERM UPD Supplement to "Using MS-DOS Kermit" kermit/b/mskerm.hlp MSKERM HLP Updated help file kermit/a/mskerm.bwr MSKERM BWR Updated "beware file" kermit/a/msvibm.vt MSVIBM VT Updated terminal emulator summary kermit/a/msmaaa.hlp MSMAAA HLP Documentation for dialing scripts kermit/a/msm*.scr MSM* SCR New modem-dialing scripts kermit/a/msidgk.ini MSIDGK INI Data General DASHER key mappings kermit/bin/msudg.com (none) DG DASHER/286 keyboard helper TSR kermit/a/msudgk.boo MSUDGK BOO BOO-encoded MSUDGK.COM kermit/a/msudgk.doc MSUDGK DOC Documentation for MSUDGK.COM Also, on watsun only: kermit/bin/msvibm.zip is a ZIP file containing the new MS-DOS Kermit (IBM PC version) distribution diskette. Unzip it using "pkunzip -d msvibm.zip". The "-d" switch is to preserve the (new) subdirectory structure. Any version of PKUNZIP since 1990 should work. Once again, please note that all the new features are documented in the MSKERM.UPD file, with additional details of a more technical nature in the MSKERM.BWR file. The ".boo" files are .EXE or other binary files encoded in a printable ASCII format, suitable for BITNET, e-mail, and other nontransparent modes of transmission. You can decode the boo-files back into .EXE files using any of the MSBPCT.* programs available in kermit/a/msbpct.* or MSBPCT * from KERMSRV. See kermit/a/msbaaa.hlp (MSBAAA HLP) for details. All the MS-DOS Kermit-related files have been removed from the test areas (kermit/test on watsun, T: on KERMSRV). Thanks again to Joe on behalf of all MS-DOS Kermit users everywhere. Thanks too to Yossi Gil at the Technion in Israel for lots of last-minute help with MS-DOS Kermit's Hebrew features. ------------------------------ End of Info-Kermit Digest ************************* From cmg Mon Aug 9 15:24:29 1993 Return-Path: Received: by watsun.cc.columbia.edu (5.59/FCB/jba) id AA08995; Mon, 9 Aug 93 15:24:29 EDT Date: Mon, 9 Aug 93 15:24:28 EDT From: Christine M Gianone To: Info-Kermit Subject: Info-Kermit Digest V18 #2 Reply-To: Info-Kermit@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Queries-To: Info-Kermit-Request@WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU Errors-To: Info-Kermit-Request@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Message-Id: Info-Kermit Digest Mon, 9 Aug 1993 Volume 18 : Number 2 Today's Topics: New FTP Server for Kermit Files Announcing C-Kermit 5A(189) for the Commodore Amiga MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Updates MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 USR Sportster Dialing Script Host Identification of MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Update to MSIWP3.COM using the APC-Macro New Packet-Driver Shim for DEC Datalink Specification New Release of GOLD.COM (Num Lock = Gold Key) Digest submissions may be sent to Info-Kermit@columbia.edu or KERMIT@CUVMA.BITNET. Requests for addition to or deletion from the Info-Kermit subscriber list should be sent to LISTSERV@CUVMA.BITNET or LISTSERV@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU. These messages must be of the form: SUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To start a subscription) UNSUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To cancel a subscription) REGISTER I$KERMIT (To correct your name) Kermit files may be obtained over networks and by mail order. On the Internetwork, use FTP to log in to host KERMIT.COLUMBIA.EDU, a Sun SPARCserver running UNIX (SunOS 4.1), IP host number 128.59.39.2. Login as user anonymous (note, lower case), any password, and GET or MGET (MULTIPLE GET) the desired files. The file kermit/read.me is a general guide to where things are. The Kermit files are in directories kermit/a, kermit/b, kermit/c, kermit/d, and kermit/e. Test versions are in kermit/test. All files in these directories should be transferred in text (ASCII) mode. Binaries are in kermit/bin (use ftp in binary mode). All files (with the exceptions of some of the READ.ME files) have lowercase names, and case is significant. You can also get Kermit files over the BITNET/EARN network; to get started send a message with text HELP to KERMSRV, the Kermit file server, at host CUVMA. For detailed instructions, read the file kermit/a/aanetw.hlp (AANETW.HLP on KERMSRV). To order by mail, request a complete list of Kermit versions and an order form from Kermit Distribution, Columbia University Academic Information Systems, 612 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10025 USA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 93 12:00:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: New FTP Server for Kermit Files Keywords: Kermit Files by FTP, FTP Server for Kermit Files The Columbia University Kermit FTP archive will begin running a new FTP server in a few days. This is the same server used (and developed) at Washington University at St. Louis (wuarchive.wustl.edu), WUSTL FTPD 2.1. It is more user-friendly, and it gives us some additional logging capabilities. This change should not affect sites that automatically retrieve directory listings to be used for obtaining new files. Interactive users, however, will notice a new message when first logging in, and will also receive short messages when cd'ing to different directories. These messages give short pointers to where things are. Thanks to Fuat Baran for installing the new FTP server. If you access Columbia University via automated ftp procedures, you can check them in advance against the FTP server at wuarchive.wustl.edu and make any needed modifications before we switch over. Also, for anonymous ftp access to Columbia University, you are encouraged to use the hostname kermit.columbia.edu rather than watsun.cc.columbia.edu, although both are (for the foreseeable future) equivalent. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 93 12:00:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: Announcing C-Kermit 5A(189) for the Commodore Amiga Keywords: C-Kermit 5A, Amiga, Commodore Amiga >From Olaf Seibert in the Netherlands and Stephen Walton at the University of California at Northridge: . All the new features of C-Kermit 5A(189) (See Info-Kermit V17 #3) . Now compilable with SAS C 6.x as well as Manx Aztec C . 8-bit terminal mode enabled . Automatic screen sizing improved . Corrected date/time reporting . Numerous internal improvements The new files, all of them Amiga-specific, are in kermit/b/cki*.* on kermit.columbia.edu (CKI* * on CUVMA). The binary executable can be ftp'd in binary mode from kermit/bin/ckiker.exe on kermit.columbia.edu. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Aug 93 12:01:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Updates Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13, Patches A new patch file is available for MS-DOS Kermit 3.13, which corrects a number of minor problems (if you have not experienced these problems, then don't worry about the patches). To use the new patch file, you'll also need to get a new MSKERMIT.INI file, which corrects the method for locating the patch file. Or you can edit your MSKERMIT.INI file as follows. The line that says: if > \v(version) 312 if not inpath MSR\v(version).PCH goto begin Should be changed to: if > \v(version) 312 if inpath MSR\v(version).PCH goto patch And then, a couple lines down, insert a :PATCH label before the ECHO command: :PATCH echo Installing patches... In version 3.12 and earlier, the patch file had to be called MSKERMIT.INI. In version 3.13 and later, it can also be called MSRxxx.INI, where xxx are the digits from the version number, in this case MSR313.INI. MSRxxx.INI takes precedence over MSKERMIT.INI in case you have both files. This lets you run different Kermit versions on the same PC without having to rename your patch file each time. The patches, from Prof. Joe Doupnik at Utah State University, include: 1. Optional 132-column video mode for Orchid Designer Professional VGA. 2. (a) Make SHOW PROTOCOL display handshake character correctly; (b) fix \KdgC3 and \KdgC4 verbs. 3. Correct insert/delete-character when at right margin. 4. Correct CONNECT-mode status line to stay off if SET to OFF. 5. Correct invocation of DEC-MCS character set. 6. Correct selective-erase-in-line. 7. Correct two graphics mode errors. 8. Make ENQ response immediate on network connections. Several other problems with version 3.13 were noted and corrected: 1. As noted above, the patch-file-finding test in MSKERMIT.INI was wrong. 2. KERMIT.PIF file internally referred to MSTIBM.EXE rather than KERMIT.EXE. 3. USR Sportster dialing script (SPORT.SCR) contained an error (see below). The following corrected files are now available: Internet anonymous ftp EARN/BITNET kermit.columbia.edu KERMSRV@CUVMA Description kermit/bin/msvibm.pif (none) Program Info File for Windows kermit/a/mskermit.ini MSKERMIT INI Corrected initialization file kermit/a/msr313.pch MSR313 PCH New patch file, patches 1-8 kermit/a/msvpif.boo MSVPIF BOO BOO-encoded IBM PC Windows PIF file kermit/a/mskerm.bwr MSKERM BWR Updated "beware" file kermit/a/msmsport.scr MSMSPORT SCR Corrected Sportster dialing script An updated ZIP file containing the complete version 3.13 distribution with updated or corrected files listed above is available via anonymous ftp (binary mode) from kermit.columbia.edu as kermit/bin/msvibm.zip. It also includes a new release of the GOLD (Num Lock = Gold Key) program (see below). ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1993 11:09:59 -0500 (EST) >From: David Kurzman Subject: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 USR Sportster Dialing Script Keywords: USR Sportster Modem I just downloaded kermit 3.13 (for DOS) and I tried to configure the modem for a US Robotics Sportster (14400 baud external FAX modem). I get the following message when I try to auto dial a number: ATQ0V1 OK AT E1 W1 X4 &A3 &D2 ERROR [Ed. - Several people reported this problem. "W1" seems not to be a valid Sportster command. Just remove it. An updated copy of the Sportster dialing script is available in kermit/a/msmsport.scr, and included in the new msvib.zip file.] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 93 12:06:00 EDT >From: Mike Wright Subject: Host Identification of MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Keywords: APC Macro, TERMINALR/S Macros, Answerback, MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 and APC We distributed many copies of Version 3.12 with the TERMINALR and TERMINALS macros defined and then defined commands on our VMS and UNIX systems that called C-Kermit so we could have simple commands like PCGET and PCPUT. But 3.13 removed that feature so I seem to be painted into a corner. If I change the host to use the new APC feature, then all the old copies of 3.12 that users have don't work anymore. But I can't start distributing 3.13 unless I do change the host. I'm assuming that I can write some elaborate script in C-Kermit that will test for and work with either 3.12 or 3.13, but I haven't done that yet. Is there another way around this? [Ed. - MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 responds to ENQ (Ctrl-E) from the host with the string "MS-DOS KERMIT" (without the quotes), but only if you SET TERMINAL ANSWERBACK ON (it is OFF by default). Earlier versions do not support answerback at all. So you could do something like this (using C-Kermit 5A(189)): apc set term answerback on ; This has no effect on 3.12 or earlier set input echo off ; Avoid confusing echos output \5 ; Send ENQ input 3 MS-DOS KERMIT ; Look for response if failure goto pre313 ; It's earlier than 3.13 apc set term answ off ; It's 3.13 or later, turn answerback off again (commands here for 3.13) ... :PRE313 (commands here for 3.12 and earlier) ... However, there is also a bug in version 3.13 that prevents the answerback sequence from being sent -- on network connections only, not serial connections -- until the next character is typed at the keyboard. This is fixed by patch 8 to MS-DOS Kermit 3.13. So, when you distribute version 3.13, make sure you distribute it with the new MSKERMIT.INI and MSR313.PCH files mentioned previously, and then you should be able to use the ENQ test reliably to distinguish between 3.13 and earlier versions.] ------------------------------ Date: 18 Jul 1993 09:35:08 -0400 (EDT) >From: Robert C Martin Jr Subject: Update to MSIWP3.COM using the APC-Macro Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit and VMS WordPerfect, APC Macro I recoded the below VMS DCL program that automatically redefines the keys for use with VMS WordPerfect. It now uses the APC-MACRO stuff, which I think has a bunch of potential. The program is still rather straightforward DCL, however I added (fixed) a few things since the last time that I submitted it and kept compatibility with the old version's usage (I hope). I did NOT attempt to check which version of MS-DOS Kermit that the person is using, though. I hope that this helps the VMS folks! Robert C. Martin Jr., M.A. -- Computer Consultant Academic Computing Services -- Bitnet: Graphics@eku.bitnet Eastern Kentucky University -- Internet: Graphics@acs.eku.edu Richmond, KY 40475-3111 Phone: (606) 622-1986 or 1995 [Ed. - Thanks, Bob! The new version replaces the old one as kermit/a/msiwp3.com on kermit.columbia.edu, and MSIWP3 COM on CUVMA. Also, see above for a suggested method by which a host application can tell the difference between MS-DOS 3.13 and earlier versions.] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Jul 93 11:20:56 PDT >From: Brian Angus Subject: New Packet-Driver Shim for DEC Datalink Specification Keywords: Packet Drivers, PATHWORKS, MS-DOS Kermit and PATHWORKS I have written a shim to allow Kermit's TCP/IP to coexist in the DEC PATHWORKS DECnet environment. It provides a packet driver interface over the Digital's Datalink (DLL) specification drivers. It is similar in function to DISPKT9 and ODIPKT, but is potentially more useful for people working in a DEC environment. If you could post this in the packet-driver directory on WATSUN, it could be quite helpful for a large group of DEC corporate users as well as for many of Digital's customers. [Ed. - Many thanks, Brian. Your contribution has been placed in the various packet-drivers subdirectories (src, bin, doc, new) on kermit.columbia.edu as pktdll.*.] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 4 Aug 93 11:36:45 BST >From: Bob Eager Subject: New Release of GOLD.COM (Num Lock = Gold Key) Keywords: GOLD.COM, Num Lock, MS-DOS Kermit and Num Lock I am the author of GOLD.COM (a.k.a. MSUGOLD), distributed with MS-DOS Kermit. GOLD.COM is the TSR program that allows the Num Lock key to generate a BIOS scan code readable by Kermit, so it can be mapped to the DEC Gold Key (or any other key). I have had mail from a few people about a couple of problems with it, and have fixed the problems. The new version allows the Num Lock state to be changed even while GOLD is active, by pressing Shift and Num Lock, and also allows GOLD to be turned off and on after it is loaded, by pressing Alt and Num Lock. It also fixes several minor problems, e.g. with the Pause key. Bob Eager [Ed. - Thanks, Bob! The new version, 2.4, is in kermit/a/msugold.*: Internet anonymous ftp EARN/BITNET kermit.columbia.edu KERMSRV@CUVMA Description kermit/bin/msugold.com (none) Binary executable GOLD program kermit/a/msugold.boo MSKERMIT INI BOO-encoded executable GOLD program kermit/a/msugold.doc MSUGOLD DOC Documentation kermit/a/msugold.asm MSUGOLD ASM Source code kermit/a/msugold.bat MSUGOLD BAT BATCH file for building from source kermit/a/msugold.ini MSUGOLD BAT Sample Kermit key mappings The new GOLD.COM and GOLD.DOC files have also been added to the new MSVIBM.ZIP file.] ------------------------------ End of Info-Kermit Digest ************************* From cmg Thu Sep 23 14:35:42 1993 Return-Path: Received: by watsun.cc.columbia.edu (5.59/FCB/jba) id AA01275; Thu, 23 Sep 93 14:35:42 EDT Date: Thu, 23 Sep 93 14:35:41 EDT From: Christine M Gianone To: Info-Kermit Subject: Info-Kermit Digest V18 #3 Reply-To: Info-Kermit@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Queries-To: Info-Kermit-Request@WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU Errors-To: Info-Kermit-Request@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Message-Id: Info-Kermit Digest Thu, 23 Sep 1993 Volume 18 : Number 3 Today's Topics: Announcing PDP-11 RT-11/TSX+ Kermit V03.62-8 MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Patches New Dialing Scripts for MS-DOS Kermit Occasional problem with the STOP command Digest submissions may be sent to Info-Kermit@columbia.edu or KERMIT@CUVMA.BITNET. Requests for addition to or deletion from the Info-Kermit subscriber list should be sent to LISTSERV@CUVMA.BITNET or LISTSERV@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU. These messages must be of the form: SUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To start a subscription) UNSUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To cancel a subscription) REGISTER I$KERMIT (To correct your name) Kermit files may be obtained over networks and by mail order. On the Internetwork, use FTP to log in to host KERMIT.COLUMBIA.EDU, a Sun SPARCserver running UNIX (SunOS 4.1), IP host number 128.59.39.2. Login as user anonymous (lower case), supply your email ID as the password, and GET or MGET (MULTIPLE GET) the desired files. The file kermit/read.me is a general guide to where things are. The Kermit files are in directories kermit/a, kermit/b, kermit/c, kermit/d, and kermit/e. Test versions are in kermit/test. All files in these directories should be transferred in text (ASCII) mode. Binaries are in kermit/bin (use ftp in binary mode). All files (with the exceptions of some of the READ.ME files) have lowercase names, and case is significant. You can also get Kermit files over the BITNET/EARN network; to get started send a message with text HELP to KERMSRV, the Kermit file server, at host CUVMA. For detailed instructions, read the file kermit/a/aanetw.hlp (AANETW.HLP on KERMSRV). To order by mail, request a complete list of Kermit versions and an order form from Kermit Distribution, Columbia University Academic Information Systems, 612 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10025 USA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1993 00:34:16 -0400 (EDT) >From: Billy Youdelman Organization: Digital Equipment Computer Users Society Subject: Announcing PDP-11 RT-11/TSX+ Kermit V03.62-8 Keywords: PDP-11 Kermit, RT-11 Kermit, TSX-Plus Kermit, Pro/RT Kermit An updated version of Kermit-11 (V03.62-8) for the Digital PDP-11 with the RT-11 or TSX-Plus operating system, and for Pro-350/380 systems with Pro/RT or TSX-Plus, is now available. The new version does not run on the other PDP-11 operating systems such as RSTS/E, RSX, or IAS. Files for this updated version have been renamed KRT*.* to avoid any conflict with the K11*.* originals. Some features described below were present in KRT V03.61 but are listed here as it was not as widely distributed. At minimum, the following files are required: KRT.DOC - Installation and release notes KRT.SAV - Unmapped executable for FB,SB,SJ,TSX, uses 39kb memory KRTTSX.SAV - Mapped executable for XB,XM,ZB,ZM,TSX, uses 162kb KRTHLP.HLP - The HELP text file KRT.INI - A sample initialization file This program runs under RT-11 from V4 and TSX from V5, although later versions are required for some conveniences such as mounting disks from within Kermit. Both .SAV images run under TSX. On smaller XM systems VBGEXE or VRUN may be used. Note these .SAV files are binary and must be transferred accordingly, or get their .HEX versions and the decoding program source file KRTHEX.MAC, which also contains instructions for its use. See KRT.DOC or use HELP INSTALL FILES from the running program for a list of everything including sources. Additionally, a special minimum version for floppy-disk-based systems named KRTMIN (V03.62-5) is included; get KRTMIN.DOC for a list of files required. This is especially handy on systems having no Line Time Clock, as the full- sized KRT definitely needs one. KRTMIN was created for getting files from small systems often found in older image-processing equipment. This release includes significant contributions from several people, has been extensively tested for several weeks, and is reasonably bug free. It remains actively supported as well; use Kermit's BUG command should the need arise. KRT's major additions and modifications include: o On-line HELP is quite detailed and extremely fast as Kermit now contains an internal index to it. Formatted output of anything desired to a file or printer is easily available. o Program roots are now as small as possible, and plenty of memory remains free even under the FB monitor (6kb more than T3.60). o The maximum packet length is now 1980 bytes. As distributed the unmapped KRT is still 600 bytes, though it may be rebuilt for 1980 at the expense of becomming a somewhat bigger program. o A special "KM" (Kermit Modem) communications handler is included to support some TSX special functions (like "set speed") under RT-11. o Fallback to the connected speed is supported for modems that use it. This requires use of the CL or KM handler. o Pre-defined modems now include Telebit T2500, T3000 and Hayes MNP. The User_Defined option has been enhanced so it will now accommodate virtually any modem. o A search list of ports and modem types and some related parameters may be used under TSX-Plus to automatically select a dialout line from a pool also handling incoming calls. o Dialing in to a call-back modem (that is, answering its return call) is supported. o File creation date, time (TSX only), protection, and exact length in bytes attributes are supported. This now works with C-Kermit and MS-DOS Kermit. o Various items which in the past could only be set from the OS, such as TSX's CL handler parameters, device allocation, and such may now be done from within Kermit, allowing complete control of the operating configuration from within the running program. o Search paths are provided for the init, help text and take files. o Extensive work was done on the terminal emulator, which now runs under any monitor having timer support, and provides adequate performance at today's higher speeds. Under TSX-Plus all keyboard characters except ^S/^Q are passed to the remote, including ^O and even line-feed. This includes the ability to ignore control chars that can a problem during file transfers, improving line noise immunity. ^W (TSX window select prefix) and ^B (print window) may be set to act locally if desired. o Under TSX-Plus, Kermit will not type out the lead-in character for program controlled terminal options. This prevents inadvertant modification of some parameters which can cause Kermit to fail. o Arguments may now be passed to Kermit from the command line which runs it. o The SL editor now provides most all the keypad functions of the OS itself. VT-200 (8-bit) support was added as well. o The 50Hz Line Time Clock rate is now fully supported. o KRT is linkable for separate I&D space under RT-11 V5.6, and command files for that are supplied. [Ed. - Many thanks, Billy -- the PDP-11 lives on! The new files have been placed in the kermit/b area on kermit.columbia.edu as krt*.*, and in KERMSRV@CUVMA as KRT* *. The binaries are in kermit/bin/krt*.* on kermit.columbia.edu only.] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Aug 93 12:01:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: New MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Patches Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13, Patches Many people have reported that MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 fails to enter 132-column mode under Windows even though version 3.12 and earlier did so correctly. It seems that switching video modes while in Windows is a rather risky operation, particularly when unusual modes or adapters unknown to Windows are involved. And so this capability was removed for safety's sake. But now there is a new patch to version 3.13 that lets you re-enable this capability if, indeed, it works OK for you -- it is Patch 9 in the new patch file. To use this patch, you have to "uncomment" it in the patch file. Patch 10 allows Kermit's TCP/IP implementation to recognize replies from domain name servers other than the ones that Kermit contacted explicitly. Patch 11 corrects a problem that could sometimes prevent successful file transfer with HP48 calculators or other Kermit implementations that do not have long-packet capability. And Patch 12 makes some minor corrections to Kermit's new DG terminal emulation. Remember, these patches can only be applied to the IBM PC version of MS-DOS Kermit 3.13, and then only to the executable supplied by Columbia University. The new patch file is available via anonymous ftp from kermit.columbia.edu as kermit/a/msr313.pch, and from KERMSRV@CUVMA as MSR313 PCH. Thanks to Joe Doupnik for the patches and his continuing support of MS-DOS Kermit! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Aug 93 12:01:00 EDT >From: Christine M Gianone Subject: New Dialing Scripts for MS-DOS Kermit Keywords: MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 Dialing Scripts, Modems Keywords: AT&T Dataport Modem, Zoom Modem Two new dialing scripts are available for use with MS-DOS Kermit: one for the AT&T (Paradyne) Dataport 14400 modem, and the other (adapted from our Practical Peripherals 14400 dialing script by Dr. Phillip M. Feldman at UCSB) for the Zoom Telephonics 14400 modem. We encourage readers who have other types of modems not yet supported to follow Dr. Feldman's example and adapt one of the current scripts and send it in. The new script files are: Internet anonymous ftp EARN/BITNET kermit.columbia.edu KERMSRV@CUVMA Description kermit/a/msmdatap.scr MSMDATAP SCR For the AT&T Dataport kermit/a/msmzoom.scr MSMZOOM SCR For the Zoom When storing these files on your PC, you would normally remove the "msm" prefix from the file name, so you can (more easily) "define _modem zoom", etc. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1993 15:23:00 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Occasional problem with the STOP command Kermit-370 has a pseudo command STOP, which is used to exit gracefully from Kermit protocol mode when things aren't going right. It is designed to work in all environments, even real 3270 terminals that have no business being used for Kermit, but it is rather strict in interpreting the command, lest the occurrence of the word "stop" in a data packet cause an untimely interruption of a transfer. When issuing the STOP command to get out of Kermit protocol mode, it may be necessary to hit the CLEAR EOL (not the CLEAR) key so that Kermit-370 will recognize the command. In general, if the word "stop" is echoed to the screen as you type it, and if there is already stuff on that same line, that previous stuff will be sent to the host when you hit ENTER. To prevent that, you must clear it without causing an interrupt, i.e., without using the CLEAR key. John ------------------------------ End of Info-Kermit Digest ************************* From fdc Sat Oct 23 13:24:20 1993 Return-Path: Received: by watsun.cc.columbia.edu (5.59/FCB/jba) id AA00657; Sat, 23 Oct 93 13:24:20 EDT Date: Sat, 23 Oct 93 13:24:20 EDT From: Frank da Cruz To: Info-Kermit Subject: Info-Kermit Digest V18 #4 Reply-To: Info-Kermit@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Queries-To: Info-Kermit-Request@KERMIT.COLUMBIA.EDU Errors-To: Info-Kermit-Request@watsun.cc.columbia.edu Message-Id: Info-Kermit Digest Sat, 23 Oct 1993 Volume 18 : Number 4 Today's Topics: Announcing IBM Mainframe Kermit-370 Version 4.3.0 Announcing IBM Mainframe VM/CMS Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Announcing IBM Mainframe MVS/TSO Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Announcing IBM Mainframe Kermit-370 for CICS Version 4.3 Announcing IBM Mainframe MUSIC/SP Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Kermit-370 4.3 versus Local Modifications Kermit questions and Digest submissions may be sent to kermit@columbia.edu or KERMIT@CUVMA.BITNET. Requests for addition to or deletion from the Info-Kermit subscriber list should be sent to LISTSERV@CUVMA.BITNET or LISTSERV@CUVMA.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU. These messages must be of the form: SUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To start a subscription) UNSUBSCRIBE I$KERMIT (To cancel a subscription) REGISTER I$KERMIT (To correct your name) Kermit files may be obtained over networks and by mail order. On the Internetwork, use FTP to log in to host KERMIT.COLUMBIA.EDU, a Sun SPARCserver running UNIX (SunOS 4.1), IP host number 128.59.39.2. Login as user anonymous (lower case), supply your email ID as the password, and GET or MGET (MULTIPLE GET) the desired files. The file kermit/read.me is a general guide to where things are. The Kermit files are in directories kermit/a, kermit/b, kermit/c, kermit/d, and kermit/e. Test versions are in kermit/test. All files in these directories should be transferred in text (ASCII) mode (except that binary file might occasionally appear in the test directory). Binaries are in kermit/bin (use ftp in binary mode). All files (with the exceptions of some of the READ.ME files) have lowercase names, and case is significant. You can also get Kermit files over the BITNET/EARN network; to get started send a message with text HELP to KERMSRV, the Kermit file server, at host CUVMA. For detailed instructions, read the file kermit/a/aanetw.hlp (AANETW.HLP on KERMSRV). To order by mail, request a complete list of Kermit versions and an order form from Kermit Distribution, Columbia University Academic Information Systems, 612 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10025 USA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 1993 Oct 18 13:51 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Announcing IBM Mainframe Kermit-370 Version 4.3.0 Keywords: IBM 370 Kermit Xref: IBM Mainframe, See IBM 370 This is to announce Kermit-370 Release 4.3. The sources have not been completely rewritten, but numerous fixes, extensions, and improvements have been inserted. The changes in 4.3 include all updates formerly available in the various system-specific update files plus many new ones. In addition, several components of the source have been resequenced because of the increasingly crowded state of the sequence numbers. Most of the Kermit-370 files have been updated, and several new files have been added, notably the set of updates for converting Kermit to a language other than English. All the variants of Kermit-370 are being re-released simultaneously; see the accompanying system- specific announcements for further details: IKCKER.ANN (CMS), IKMKER.ANN (MUSIC), IKTKER.ANN (TSO), and IKXKER.ANN (CICS). Anyone interested in helping to port Kermit-370 to still other operating systems should contact John Chandler or . Of special interest to some users are the versions of Kermit-370 with the interactive messages translated from English into other languages. The currently available alternate languages are Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Special thanks to Petr Adelsberger, Mauricio Alvarenga, Lorenzo Beltrame, Janusz Bien, Jose Eduardo de Lucca, Richard Gatersleben, Kauko Haumalainen, Jaroslaw Kurowski, Roberto Magana, Alberto Rio, Christian Robert, Gisbert Selke, Karel Smuk, Rob van der Wal, Konstantin Vinogradov, and Joachim Wlodarz for preparing these translations. Anyone interested in translating Kermit's message file into other languages should contact John Chandler. Below is a list of the generic changes in Version 4.3 of Kermit-370, including those appearing in intermediate releases: 1) New "CC" option along with the line range for sending files. This option specifies that the file has carriage control in column 1 and that it should be converted to ASCII control characters. 2) More careful avoidance of built-in packet-size limits. 3) V-binary (or D-binary) file transfers all the way up to records of 64K-1 bytes. 4) No looping due to a solid terminal I/O error, nor upon errors at the very end of a transfer (no reply expected). 5) More liberal recognition of STOP commands in protocol mode. 6) Extra explanatory error message, if available, now displayed upon completing a subcommand, along with basic status. Also, any reason for cancellation is included in the E-packet text and noted in the transaction log. 7) Time tags in transaction and packet logs. 8) New SET TTABLE KP option, which enables a full 8-bit translation table based on Hollerith codes. 9) Proper control-quoting on 8-bit analogs of ordinary control characters. 10) Suppression of echoing on LU1 3770-type front ends. 11) New VERSION subcommand, which displays the version number and date. 12) New "End-of-attributes" attribute. 13) 8th-bit quoting for the XECHO subcommand. 14) New FULLSCREEN controller type allowing Kermit file transfers in a generic way on nearly all protocol converters. Also, specific support for IBM 3174 ASCII Graphics mode. 15) New locking shift protocol, which reduces overhead on transferring files containing many bytes with the 8th bit set. 16) Support for new transfer character sets, including Japanese Kanji, Thai, Arabic, Latin-2, Latin-3, and TRANSPARENT. Also, recognition of CP1047 as a synonym for EBCDIC and support for CP870, CP905, and CP880, as well as the aliases L1, L2, and L3. 17) New-and-improved means of detecting the terminal controller type with less need for the optional update SC0131X (formerly SC89058). 18) New HINTS subcommand. 19) Support of remote server commands even when the transfer character set is TRANSPARENT. 20) Graceful acceptance of data packets with no data. 21) Suppression of certain lock-up conditions during file transfers. 22) New SIMULATE subcommand, which plays back a file giving one or both sides of a file transfer to supply the packets (instead of the communication line). 23) Compatibility with the (aging) F-level assembler. 24) New, optional unprefixed transmission of control characters. 25) Support for REMOTE PRINT, REMOTE MAIL, and REMOTE SUBMIT. 26) Correct observance of FILE COLLISION for all files in a group. 27) Ignoring spurious flow-control "packets", e.g., from MS-Kermit. 28) New versions of Kermit with the interactive messages in languages other than English. See the installation guides (IK*KER.INS) for instructions on installing these versions. 29) New efficiency display in STATUS report, based on SPEED setting. 30) New, uniform messages upon entering protocol mode, in the form "KERMIT READY TO SEND..." (or RECEIVE or SERVE). 31) Improved debugging facilities. 32) The status code from a SEND or RECEIVE now available to the accounting exit, if any. Many thanks to the beta testers who have helped work out the bugs in the new release. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1993 Oct 18 13:51 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Announcing IBM Mainframe VM/CMS Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Keywords: IBM 370 Kermit, CMS Kermit Xref: VM/CMS Kermit, See CMS Kermit, IBM 370 This is to announce CMS Kermit Release 4.3. The sources have not been completely rewritten, but numerous fixes, extensions, and improvements have been inserted. Parts of the source have been resequenced: IK0DEF.ASM, IK0CMD.ASM, IK0KAN.ASM, IKCUTL.ASM, and IK0PRO.ASM, and any local mods affecting these parts will need to be changed accordingly. The changes in 4.3 include all updates formerly available in IKCKER.UPD plus a number of new ones. As with previous releases, all CMS-specific files begin with IKC, and generic Kermit-370 files begin with IK0 (I K Zero). See the file IKCKER.INS for installation instructions. Most of the distribution files have been replaced, including IKCKER.INS, plus the assembler sources and the "beware", help, and update files. Release 4.3 is also being issued in the companion TSO, MUSIC, and CICS variants (see the separate announcements for details). Anyone interested in helping to port Kermit-370 to still other operating systems should contact John Chandler or . For a list of generic additions, see the generic Kermit-370 announcement IK0KER.ANN. The following is a list of CMS-specific updates added since Release 4.2, including many that were already available in the intermediate releases. 1) New, automated installation procedure. 2) New, more flexible on-line help facility with a separate subfile available for each subcommand. This can be used in connection with the CMS help menu system or with Kermit's internal help processor (or both). The old-style, single help file is also still available. 3) Kermit-CMS now invokes CMS commands in a way that closely matches the behavior of commands entered directly to CMS. 4) Now comes with a file of sample auxilliary EXEC's for use with Kermit (IKCAUX CMD). These include KERMAIL, KERMPRT, and PC. 5) No longer considers it a file name collision if the new file being received is to have the same name as a file on a read-only extension of the destination disk. 6) Can now reject a file that is too large to fit in the destination SFS directory. 7) Now explicitly releases its SCBLOCK when it exits. (Before CMS 5, that is necessary.) Many thanks to the beta testers who have helped work out the bugs in the new release. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1993 Oct 18 13:51 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Announcing IBM Mainframe MVS/TSO Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Keywords: IBM 370 Kermit, TSO Kermit Xref: MVS/TSO Kermit, See MVS/TSO Kermit, IBM 370 This is to announce Release 4.3 of Kermit-370 for TSO. The sources have not been completely rewritten, but numerous fixes, extensions, and improvements have been inserted. The changes in 4.3 include all updates formerly available in IKTKER.UPD plus many new ones. Parts of the source have been resequenced: IKTMAC.ASM, IK0DEF.ASM, IK0CMD.ASM, IK0KAN.ASM, IKTUTL.ASM, and IK0PRO.ASM, and any local mods affecting these parts will need to be changed accordingly. As with previous releases, all TSO-specific files begin with IKT, and generic Kermit-370 files begin with IK0 (I K Zero). See the file IKTKER.INS for installation instructions. Most of the distribution files have been replaced, including IKTKER.INS, plus the assembler sources and the "beware", help, and update files. Release 4.3 is also being issued in the companion CMS, MUSIC, and CICS variants (see the separate announcements for details). As usual, the ROSCOE variant is obtained as a small change from the TSO variant. Anyone interested in helping to port Kermit-370 to still other operating systems should contact John Chandler or . For a list of generic additions, see the generic Kermit-370 announcement IK0KER.ANN. The following is a list of TSO-specific updates added since Release 4.2, including many that were already available in intermediate releases. 1) When downloading ISPF PDS members, Kermit-TSO now uses the ISPF modification date as the time stamp (if attributes are enabled). 2) The format of KER.LOG for SET DEBUG I/O has been extended to give hexadecimal buffer dumps like those of CMS Kermit. 3) Correct UNIT selection for new datasets uploaded to TSO. This fixes a bug introduced with version 4.1. 4) Multiple subcommands allowed on the initial invocation command line, provided the Kermit delimiter is defined in one of the initialization files. 5) Current status code available to CLIST's as &LASTCC. 6) Now comes with a file of sample auxilliary CLIST's for use with Kermit (IKTAUX.CMD). These include KERMAIL, KERMPRT, and PC. 7) Now recovers cleanly if the user specifies an erroneous CWD string. 8) Now supports relative generation numbers for GDG's for both sending and receiving files. Many thanks to the beta testers who have helped work out the bugs in the new release. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1993 Oct 18 13:51 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Announcing IBM Mainframe Kermit-370 for CICS Version 4.3 Keywords: IBM 370 Kermit, CICS Kermit Xref: CICS Kermit, Also see IBM 370 This is to announce Release 4.3 of Kermit-370 for CICS. The sources have not been completely rewritten, but numerous fixes, extensions, and improvements have been inserted. The changes in 4.3 include all updates formerly available in IKXKER.UPD plus many new ones. Parts of the source have been resequenced: IK0DEF.ASM, IK0CMD.ASM, IK0KAN.ASM, and IK0PRO.ASM, and any local mods affecting these parts will need to be changed accordingly. As with previous releases, all CICS-specific files begin with IKX, and generic Kermit-370 files begin with IK0 (I K Zero). See the file IKXKER.INS for installation instructions. Most of the distribution files have been replaced, including IKXKER.INS, plus the assembler sources and the "beware", help, and update files. Release 4.3 is also being issued in the companion CMS, MUSIC, and TSO variants (see the separate announcements for details). Anyone interested in helping to port Kermit-370 to still other operating systems should contact John Chandler or . For a list of generic additions, see the generic Kermit-370 announcement IK0KER.ANN. The following is a list of CICS-specific updates added since the initial release, including many that were already available in intermediate releases. 1) Expansion of the "userid" field in Kermit from four to eight bytes. 2) No clashing simultaneous access to a TDQ by two Kermit sessions. 3) Distinction between readable and writable data objects when determining file name collision and searching for files to download. 4) Compatibility with CICS 3.1. 5) Correct code for CICS 1.6 access to extra-partition TDQs under MVS. 6) Termid substitution in filenames. 7) Interactive mode prompt padded with XON (or whatever is the current HANDSHAKE character). 8) Several bug fixes. Work on Kermit-CICS is continuing. Features that need to be improved or added include: - IKXDYNAL for both CICS/VSE and CICS/MVS. The former would probably support only spool files, but the latter should support both spool files and MVS data sets. - Sample exit routines for supporting userid algorithms besides the OPID and TERM options. - Sample package of security exit routines. - Support for data objects on a remote CICS. - Cleaner performance of server-mode BYE function, dependent on local conventions. - Support for indirect TD queues. - Mechanism for flushing terminal output from Kermit (such as from the TYPE subcommand). - Mechanism for collecting "terminal" output from invoked programs. - Testing under CICS/VM. Anyone interested in working on these or other improvements should first get in touch with the Center for Computing Activities at Columbia University to find out if someone else has already begun a similar project (and, if so, who). ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1993 Oct 18 13:51 EDT >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Announcing IBM Mainframe MUSIC/SP Kermit-370 Version 4.3 Keywords: IBM 370 Kermit, MUSIC Kermit Xref: MUSIC Kermit, Also see IBM 370 This is to announce MUSIC Kermit Release 4.3. The sources have not been completely rewritten, but numerous fixes, extensions, and improvements have been inserted. Parts of the source have been resequenced: IK0DEF.ASM, IK0CMD.ASM, IK0KAN.ASM, and IK0PRO.ASM, and any local mods affecting these parts will need to be changed accordingly. The changes in 4.3 include all updates formerly available in IKMKER.UPD plus a number of new ones. As with previous releases, all MUSIC-specific files begin with IKM, and generic Kermit-370 files begin with IK0 (I K Zero). See the file IKMKER.INS for installation instructions. Most of the distribution files have been replaced, including IKMKER.INS, plus the assembler sources and the "beware", help, and update files. Release 4.3 is also being issued in the companion TSO, CICS, and CMS variants (see the separate announcements for details). Anyone interested in helping to port Kermit-370 to still other operating systems should contact John Chandler or . For a list of generic additions, see the generic Kermit-370 announcement IK0KER.ANN. The following is a list of MUSIC-specific updates added since Release 4.2, including some already available in intermediate releases. 1) Multiple Kermit subcommands are allowed on the MUSIC command line if the INIT file defines a delimiter. 2) Kermit-MUSIC now tries to automatically detect the terminal controller type. 3) Kermit-MUSIC now gives the date and time of each file in response to the Kermit DIR subcommand, and the attribute packet for a download now carries the correct time stamp. Many thanks to the beta testers who have helped work out the bugs in the new release. A further set of updates is currently being tested for support of MUSIC subdirectories and long userids. Watch for future announcements. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1993 17:34:31 -0400 >From: "John F. Chandler" Subject: Kermit-370 4.3 versus Local Modifications Keywords: "IBM 370 Kermit, Local Modifications" I originally had thought of proceeding from 4.2.6 TEST to 4.2.6, but the accumulation of updates since 4.2.0 had grown so large that merging the updates into the base sources became imperative. Hence, the new release number. Another thing that became imperative was resequencing some of the source components because of the severe crowding of the the sequence numbers. Those who simply install Kermit "out of the box" or with a selection of the "approved" optional updates found in the BWR files can continue to do so as before, since the BWR files have been upgraded to match the new sequence numbers in the sources. However, those with locally developed modifications may be faced with a tedious task of revising all such mods according to the new sources. To be specific, here is the list of source components affected: ik0def.asm, ik0cmd.asm, ik0kan.asm, ik0pro.asm, ikcutl.asm, iktutl.asm, and iktmac.asm. None of the MUSIC-specific or CICS-specific files were affected. There is a way to simplify the process of upgrading mods to 4.3 using a CMS program called SPRCMP (available from the VM-UTIL file store), and I recommend that program to anyone with any kind of local mods to external programs. SPRCMP is even more powerful than ik0ver available in the Kermit distribution. If your mods don't interfere with any of the post-4.2 official updates, then all you need to do is collect the composite sources for 4.2 and 4.3 (let's call them KERMIT 42 A1 and KERMIT 43 A1). Successively copy each local mod onto KERMIT OLDUPD A1 and then issue SPRCMP KERMIT 42 A = 43 A (UPDSEQ. The resequenced mod will be left as KERMIT NEWUPD A1. You should inspect these files for sensibility -- for multi-line inserts, the increment may need to be halved, and if your mod conflicts with some of the official updates, you will find that some of the update statements could not be unambiguously resequenced (they will have "*" inserted to let you know). Assuming your mods were designed to be applied *after* the post-4.2 official updates, you can still resequence your mods "automatically" by applying the official updates to the 4.2 source file and trying again. For those who don't have access to CMS or can't manage to install SPRCMP, I will be happy to do this sort of resequencing FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY. Send me the mods and I will send back the resequenced versions. Be patient if there are delays in responding, since I will probably run these in batches. John ------------------------------ End of Info-Kermit Digest *************************