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- From: HDK@psuvm.psu.edu (H. D. Knoble)
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- Subject: Re: Is there a good script based dialer program anywhere?
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- Date: 26 Jan 93 15:24:27 GMT
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- For PC's MS-Kermit can be used as a dialer. After dialing if it is
- terminated the modem will stay connected as it was after dialing.
- Likewise one can invoke MS-Kermit as a DOS command and have a series
- of your own scripts run just after startup. So it makes a very
- convenient front end to SLIP or PPP.
-
- MS-Kermit has quite a full script language, more powerful than most
- commercial packages in my experience. Dialing directories are supported
- but MS-Kermit has no front end with pull-down menus (like its Mac-Kermit
- sister). Several MS-Kermit scripts have been written by the Columbia
- folks for general so-called Hayes "compatible" as well as specific name-
- brand modems. MS-Kermit is copyrighted but free for peaceful not-for-
- profit use. You can anonymous FTP everything needed from the Columbia server
- at WATSUN.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU. After login GET the following files:
-
- /kermit/bin/msvibm.zip binary (MS-Kermit package)
- /kermit/a/msm*.scr ascii (dialer scripts)
- /kermit/a/msmaaa.hlp ascii (about the dialer scripts)
-
- The msvibm.hlp file gives extensive help on the script language, but it's
- recommended that you also obtain the book:
-
- Christine M. Gianone, "Using MS-DOS Kermit", Digital Press, Bedford,
- MA, 1991, order number EY-E893E-DP; this includes a 5.25" MS-Kermit 3.11
- Diskette. Call 1-800-344-4825 (toll free, USA) to order the 2nd Ed.
-