Lobotomizing HyperTerminal

From: Roger Merchberger <zmerch_at_30below.com>
Date: Fri Jun 4 01:08:15 1999

On or about 09:21 PM 6/3/99 -0700, Sellam Ismail was caught in a dark alley
speaking these words:

[snip]

>This is still insane. Visit www.tucows.com and download the programs that
>Windows should have come with in the first place, instead of the
>brain-dead schlock you get with a stock install.

I've only used the "schlock" when absolutely necessary; i.e. at a friend's
house w/o an Internet connection to download something better and that's
all he has. Nonetheless, IIRC the original question was "how do I get this
shit to work," not "what works better than this shit." With that in mind, I
hope my original suggestions were helpful.

>Or, if you want, I can send you a copy of ProcommPlus for DOS that works
>under Windows. Its my old trusty friend. Easy to use, easy to configure,
>solid.

I've not worked with ProcommPlus for DOS, but IMHO the Windows-based
version was less than ideal. [that's diplomatic speak for "it really sucks."]

For a windows based solution, I've had excellent luck with NetTerm.
*Everything* is configurable, it's very small, extremely fast, has a
built-in FTP Daemon (tho that's a bit tricky to set up -- it takes some
playing to get it right & secure) and works not only with direct comm
lines, modems & the like, but also works with the Internet for telnetting
as well. For me, it's an all-around solution.

Or, like you failed to quote in my original message,
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Or, do as I do: grab your trusty Tandy 200 with the attitude of "Screw
WinBlows - this works better!"
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As always, YMMV, but my mileage is great!!! ;-)
Roger "Merch" Merchberger
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Received on Fri Jun 04 1999 - 01:08:15 BST