What's the best RS-232 terminal?

From: R. D. Davis <rdd_at_smarty.smart.net>
Date: Sat Oct 9 17:40:58 1999

On Sat, 9 Oct 1999, Mike wrote:
> Anybody have a favorite? Why?

A Decwriter III. It allows one to keep a log of console messages that
don't go away when a system crashes.

As to terminals with CRTs, the HP2382A is nice and compact, the text
is clear and easy on the eyes. It needs frequent cleaning due to the
fan sucking in dust, however, and the keys stick at times. If it gets
too dusty, it stops working (the text on the screen becomes tiny and
then won't appear at all). No VT-100 emulation, alas, but works great
with UNIX systems.

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Received on Sat Oct 09 1999 - 17:40:58 BST

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