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INTRODUCTION TO PIBTERM v3.0
============================
This archive contains a program called PibTerm which provides
a terminal emulation and host communications facility.
This is version 3.0 of Pibterm, released October 7, 1985.
Features of PibTerm version 3.0 include:
1. Several different terminal emulation methods:
-- DEC VT52
-- DEC VT100 (large subset)
-- BBS ANSI (ANSI.SYS color graphics and music)
-- Dumb glass TTY
-- Dumb glass TTY in split-screen mode
2. The ability to act as a host program (mini BBS).
3. Ring buffered, interrupt driven, serial I/O.
4. A number of popular file transfer methods:
-- Xmodem Checksum and CRC
-- Modem7 batch with either Checksum or Crc
-- Ymodem batch or single file
-- Telink
-- Kermit
-- CompuServe "B" Protocol
-- Ascii with XON/XOFF
-- Autodownload Xmodem for Bob Mahoney's EXEC PC BBS.
5. Telephone dialing directory.
6. Session logging/capture to printer and/or disk.
7. On-screen editing (block mode) for use with mainframes.
8. Menu-driven commands.
9. Macro-key definition, with sufficient capability to
provide auto-logon scripts.
10. Escapes to the operating system (and return from DOS)
within a PibTerm session.
11. Built-in file and directory manipulation, including
directory display, file display, file copying, file erasure.
12. Screen dumps to a file.
13. Customizable modem support.
14. Automatic change of baud rate to the proper one with
smart modems like the Hayes 1200 and USR Courier.
15. Built-in phone area code directory.
16. Review buffer for lines scrolled off top of screen.
17. Easy alteration of program parameters to customize to
a particular system.
18. Extensive script facility for automating communications chores.
Version 3 also fixes a number of problems from earlier versions
of PibTerm.
This archive library was created using ARC430.EXE. I assume that if you
are reading this file, then you have the proper version of ARC!
CONTENTS
========
This archive should contain 17 files, as follows:
PIBTERM.COM (Executable files and overlays for PibTerm)
PIBTERM.000
PIBTERM.001
PIBTERM.002
PIBTERM.003
PIBTERM.004
PIBTERM.005
PIBTERM.006
PIBTERM.007
PIBTERM.FON (Sample dialing directory)
PIBTERM.PRE (Empty dialing prefix file)
PIBBW.CNF (Configuration for monochrome monitor)
PIBCOLOR.CNF (Configuration for color monitor)
VT100.FNC (Key definitions for VT100 keypad keys)
CDCNOS.FNC (Key definitions for VT100 under CDC NOS)
PIBTERM3.DOC (Printable documentation for PibTerm)
README.DOC (What you're reading now)
CHECKING ARCHIVE'S INTEGRITY
============================
After downloading the file PIBTERM3.ARC, it's a good idea to
verify the integrity of that file using the integrity check
feature of ARC430. To perform the check, enter:
ARC430 T PIBTERM3.ARC
If the archive passes the integrity check, then you can proceed
to extract the files as shown below. If the archive is bad, you
can either try downloading it again (although the file may be
bad on the BBS you called), or write me for the source + executables
disks as described below.
DOCUMENTATION
=============
Full documentation for PibTerm is found in file PIBTERM3.DOC.
USING PIBTERM
=============
To execute PibTerm, extract the files all files from the archive
using the command:
ARC430 E PIBTERM3.ARC *.*
Make sure all the files reside in the same directory.
If you have a color monitor and color graphics card, rename the
file PIBCOLOR.CNF to PIBTERM.CNF. If you have a monochrome
monitor, rename the file PIBBW.CNF to PIBTERM.CNF.
Enter PIBTERM in response to the DOS prompt, and away you go!
To find out how to execute PibTerm from a different directory,
see pages 6 and 7 of the documentation file PIBTERM3.DOC.
SOURCE CODE FOR PIBTERM
=======================
The source code for Pibterm comprises about 34000+ lines of Turbo
Pascal. You may be able to find the source archive files PIBTRM3A.ARC
and PIBTRM3B.ARC on the same BBS from which you obtained this executable
version. If not, then you may get the source by sending $12 to:
Philip R. Burns
Vogelback Computing Center
Northwestern University
2129 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL. 60201
The $12 is a media, mailing, and handling cost, not a program charge.
You will receive two disks with the complete source in ARC version 4.3
format, as well as the corresponding executables.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
===================
You may also make unlimited copies of the program and distribute these
copies as you desire, except that I, Philip R. Burns, reserve the sole right
to distribute the program for profit. You may request a duplication
charge, not to exceed $10 per copy for the complete executables archive.
You should distribute the program without any changes you have made,
and then a SEPARATE version with any changes you've made.
You should clearly mark the changes in some sort of documentation file,
as well as in the source files you change. I also suggest that you
add a line to the initial output of PibTerm indicating your name and
the date of your modification.
You may use the source code and modify it as you please for
NON-COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY. You may NOT use the code in
developing commercial applications without my permission.
I encourage you to extend this program and add interesting
new features. I also encourage you to upload these changes to
your local BBSs in order to share your work with others. What I
do NOT want is for you to rip off this code as if it were yours
and sell it for a profit. That's not nice.
THE GD= PARAMETER
=================
I left out one important piece of information in the documentation.
The configuration parameter GD= specifies the number of hours that
local time lags Greenwich mean time. This information is used to
adjust the universal time dates received during Ymodem transfers.
For example, Chicago generally lags Greenwich mean time by six hours.
You will need to change this parameter in the file PIBTERM.CNF
using a text editor, since I forgot to allow a menu item for it.
ADDRESSES FOR ELECTRONIC LETTER BOMBS
=====================================
You may leave me messages on the following BBSs:
Gene Plantz's BBS (312) 882 4145
Ron Fox's BBS (312) 940 6496
Gene's board is registration only ($15 a year) but well worth it.
Ron's board is essentially open, and also worth calling.
Thanks,
Phil Burns
October, 1985