Re: Looking for Apple IIgs terminal program

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <54lrlc$qdo@bmerhc5e.bnr.ca>,
Jeffrey Robertson <jeffr@bnr.ca> wrote:
>I'm looking for a terminal emulator to run on my IIgs.
>Specifically, I'm looking for a *FAST* VT100 emulator.

   ProTERM is definitely fast. It does inverse text just fine; bold
and underline can be optionally set to display as inverse or not.

>I've heard good things about ProTerm, so I figure
>I ought to give it a try.  I gather it too is only
>8-bit.  Is a GS version planned?  How about upgrades
>to the 8-bit version?

   No. Not planned for the immediate future.

>What is the latest version of ProTerm?  Is there a
>demonstration version available?

   3.1. Yes. Take a look in apple2.caltech.edu, pub/apple2/comm
for the pt31 demo archives. Apparently it supports 10 minutes of
access, downloading and other features are disabled.

>I want to use a 14.4 modem.  Do I need a hardware
>handshaking cable?

   It's very strongly recommended.

>Is there a mail-order company which can sell me
>both the software and the cable?

   Try the company which publishes ProTerm, Intrec. Drop by
http://www.intrec.com They have a toll-free #, 1-888-PROTERM. Scantron
Quality Computers at 800-777-3642 may be slightly cheaper, but I'm not
sure if they have Proterm in stock right now.

Nathan Mates
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