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In article <6ao98e$p4h$1@apakabar.cc.columbia.edu> fdc@watsun.cc.columbia.edu (Frank da Cruz) writes:
>We don't support expect either. You might not be aware that C-Kermit
>includes its own script programming language, fully documented in the
>manual, "Using C-Kermit":
>
> http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ck60.html
>
>This language is portable across many platforms (UNIX, VMS, DOS, Windows,
>etc) and it is integrated into Kermit so you don't get into the kind of
>trouble you have when you try to control C-Kermit from expect. So as the
>doctor says, "if it hurts, don't do it". Just get a copy of the C-Kermit
>manual and read the chapters on automation, as well as on troubleshooting
>of connections, etc, and then if you have specific questions or problems to
>report, then send them to kermit-support@columbia.edu.
>
>- Frank
The kermit scripting language is a greate thing, most notably the fact
that kermit scripts will run on many platforms. That being said I find
it very beneficial to control C-Kermit from Expect, and I work for a company
that does a lot of it. The main benefit is that one might need to write
a script that controls many serial connections in conjuction with
many connections to regular UNIX programs. This appears to be easier with
Expect. Furthermore, Tk/Expect allows one to easily put a "pretty face"
gui on said script.
In conclusion there are problems best solved by kermit scripts and problems
best solved using Expect and there are even more problems best suited to
Perl, which I prefer. Use the best tool to solve the problem.
Matthew H. Gerlach