Unix internet tools.

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <576465$369@nntp.novia.net>,
Carl Knoblock <cknoblo@oasis.novia.net> wrote:
>Nathan Mates (nathan@visi.com) wrote:
>> In article <482251418wnr@ticetboo.demon.co.uk>,
>> Phil Bagnall  <Phil@ticetboo.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>    Given that the way that Apple IIs can connect to the internet is
>> via a serial connection (modem or null modem) to a host that's
>> actually on the internet, such as an ISP, I'd suggest Lynx, trn and
>> elm. All 3 work great and can do a great job.

>Trn? Did you mean tin? I used to use elm, but switched to pine, and will
>never go back. Of course, tastes vary, but you should try both before
>making a permanent choice.

   No, I meant what I wrote, 'trn'. rn, with threading features. I
used to use /bin/mail under SunOS but wanted emacs as the default
editor and a few more features. I've seen others use tin and pine;
they wimpify things and try to keep you away from the guts of the
system.

   Of course, even wimpy tools under unix still beat *anything* for
the Mac or PC. Except installing unix on the Mac or PC and using them.

Nathan Mates

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