[INSTALLING V9KERMIT FOR VICTOR 9000 / SIRIUS 1 COMPUTERS] THE MS-DOS KERMIT VERSION 3.13 DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE July 1993 [IBM-PC MS-Kermit Read.me file, modified for Victor 9000 / Sirius 1 computers by R.N. Folsom, October 1993] THE MS-DOS KERMIT VERSION 3.13 DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE July 1993 Welcome to MS-DOS Kermit 3.13: high-quality, full-function communication software for IBM and compatible PCs with DOS or Windows [and in this version, for Victor 9000 / Sirius 1 computers (hereafter called Victor or V9 computers.] To install MS-DOS Kermit on your hard disk: 1. Place the Kermit diskette in drive A: 2. Create a KERMIT directory on your hard (or floppy) disk, e.g. MKDIR C:\KERMIT 3. COPY A:*.* C:\KERMIT [3a. Optional. Four of the files on the Victor Kermit diskette (Modems.exe, Keyboard.exe, Charsets.exe, and Cyrillic.exe) are self-extracting archives (created using Yoshi's LHA), containing files which most Victor users will never use. These optional files are described in V9Kermit.hlp. To extract files from any of these archives, make a appropriate subdirectory (e.g. C:\KERMIT\MODEMS, C:\KERMIT\KEYBOARD, C:\KERMIT\CHARSETS, or C:\KERMIT\CYRILLIC), move the archive to its subdirectory, enter the subdirectory, and then issue the appropriate command (e.g. when C:\KERMIT\MODEMS contains MODEMS.EXE, and you are in C:\KERMIT\MODEMS, issue the command MODEMS). The files in the archive will appear in the subdirectory. If you have a modem other than a Hayes 1200 or 2400 (or compatible), you will need to copy the appropriate dialing script file from MODEMS into the main KERMIT directory. The same might apply to various other drivers or files.] 4. [Add the hard disk \KERMIT directory to your DOS PATH (modify the PATH= command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file).] See V9KERMIT.HLP for further installation instructions. MS-DOS Kermit 3.11 is described in detail in USING MS-DOS KERMIT, second edition, by Christine M. Gianone, published by Digital Press, Bedford, MA, 1992, order number EY-H893E-DP. Call 1-800-DIGITAL (toll free, USA) to order, or order by mail or phone from Columbia University; see the file [KERMANNO.TXT or] V9KERMIT.HLP for terms and conditions, contact information, etc. MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 is a maintenance release, incorporating corrections to versions 3.11 and 3.12 plus several new features described in detail in the V9KERMIT.UPD file on this diskette, which serves as a supplement to the book USING MS-DOS KERMIT. [The MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 distribution diskette contains the files listed below.] Files marked as "(text)" are simple, plain, ordinary ASCII text. You may view these files with the DOS or Kermit TYPE command, the DOS MORE command, a text editor (such as the DOS 5.0 EDIT program) or word processing program in plain-text (ASCII) mode, or print them on your printer. Files marked as "(binary)" can not be viewed or displayed. ------------------------------ Files in the TOP-LEVEL DIRECTORY: [KERMANNO.TXT (text) The announcement of MS-DOS Kermit version 3.13, including a list of features and improvements. From KERMIT NEWS, Number 5, July 1993.] The Kermit user license --- read it to know what distribution of Kermit is legitimate. Also, information about MS-DOS Kermit 3.13 and about Kermit for other computers (C-Kermit and IBM mainframe Kermit), and ordering information for other Kermit programs and additional Kermit documentation (for MS-DOS Kermit and other Kermit programs).] [KERMTRUT.TXT (text) A comparative analysis showing the advantages of Kermit over other file transfer protocols: ZModem and YModem, and also Xmodem. By Columbia University Professor Frank da Cruz. From KERMIT NEWS, Number 5, July 1993.] [V9KERMIT.DOC (text) Introductory information about Kermit for Victor 9000 and Sirius 1 computers, by R.N. Folsom.] V9INSTAL.DOC (text) [Adapted by RNF from the IBM version's READ.ME] This file. V9KERMIT.UPD (text) A supplement to the book USING MS-DOS KERMIT, describing the features [added since version 3.11 was released and the book published]. V9KERMIT.HLP (text) A summary of the commands and functions of MS-DOS V9Kermit 3.13. V9KERMIT.BWR (text) The MS-DOS MS-Kermit 3.13 "Beware File", listing known limitations, problems, hints, and tips. If you are having trouble using MS-DOS V9Kermit, read this file. You might find a solution or workaround. V9KERMIT.EXE (binary) [The MS-DOS Kermit program for the Victor 9000 / Sirius 1 computers.] KERMIT.PIF (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] [A sample Microsoft Windows 3.x Program Information File.] MSR313.PCH (text) Patches, if any, for the current release of MS-DOS V9Kermit. Read this file for further information. [MSKERMIT.INI (text) A very simple initialization file for Victor Kermit. V9Kermit (in fact, any MS-Kermit version), as it loads, automatically runs any initialization file named MSKermit.ini. Other initialization files, with names other than MSKermit.ini, can be run using a command line switch, e.g. V9Kermit -f special.ini (where the extension need not be .ini). See the book USING MS-DOS KERMIT, second edition, pages 202-203,212.] MSKERMIT.IN_ (text) The standard initialization file for MS-DOS Kermit. Includes many of the macro definitions from Chapter 14 of the book USING MS-DOS KERMIT. You should not need to make any changes to this file. [RNF: If you change the extension from .IN_ to .INI (after first renaming the simple MSKermit.ini file to something else, such as MSKermit._ni), V9Kermit.exe will run this initialization file, and in turn this initialization file will run MSCUSTOM.INI, below.] MSCUSTOM.INI (text) A sample customization file. Edit this file to suit your needs and preferences. Be sure to save it in text (ASCII) mode, and not in any kind of word-processing format. [RNF: MSCUSTOM.INI, if renamed MSKERMIT.INI (after first renaming the simple MSKermit.ini file to something else) will run as MSKERMIT.INI. That is, with appropriate renaming, MSCUSTOM.INI can run directly rather than via MSKermit.in_.] HAYES.SCR (text) A TAKE command file to be used for dialing Hayes 2400 or 1200 modems. Invoked by the DIAL macro defined in MSKERMIT.IN_. For other types of modems, see [the files in MODEMS]. DIALUPS.TXT (text) A sample dialing directory, for use with the DIAL command. This file does not contain any real phone numbers. If you want to have a dialing directory, edit this file to contain entries for the computers or services that you actually use. Read KERMIT.UPD for further information. COLS132.BAT (text) [Not applicable to the Victor, yet, but included for possible future use.] A DOS Batch file invoked automatically by Kermit if the host sends a "switch to 132-column mode" escape sequence or if you give the SET TERMINAL WIDTH 132 command to MS-DOS Kermit, but only if Kermit does not already have built-in knowledge of your video adapter. As supplied, this batch file only prints a message. You must fill it in with the appropriate DOS commands to put your screen into 132-column mode (as supplied by the manufacturer of your video adapter). [On the Victor, V9Kermit does *not* run this batch file, but the file explains how to run the Victor's 132 column mode.] COLS80.BAT (text) [Not applicable to the Victor, yet, but included for possible future use.] Like COLS132.BAT, but for changing from 132-column mode to 80-column mode. [VICTOKMT.KB (binary) A standard Victor software keyboard, with a Kermit escape character, control right-bracket (^]), on the alt position of physical key number 44 (the 1/2 and 1/4 key, left of the bracket key.) If your usual Victor software keyboard does not contain a control right-bracket (^]), and you do not wish to use the Set Escape command to change the Kermit escape ^] to some other control character (such as ^\, set escape ^\), then use the Victor MODCON utility to load the VictoKmt.kb software keyboard before running V9Kermit. See V9Kermit.doc for further information.] [SEPCNTRL.KB (binary) A special Victor software keyboard with a separate control key (unshifted Lock is Control, shifted Lock is CapsLock, and alt Lock is ShiftLock). Physical key numbers 43 and 44 if unshifted are [ and ], if shifted are { and }, and if alted are ^[ and ^] (the Kermit escape). Physical key number 11 (the upper left corner Clear Home key), if unshifted now is an MS-DOS escape ^[, if shifted now is Clear, and if alted now is Home. On the far left key column, the alt second, third, and fourth keys (alt SCRL, alt RVS, and alt UNDL) turn on and turn off high intensity characters, reverse video, and underlining, at least in Dos if not in a wordprocessor. Other screen-handling escape sequences are on the two key rows between the main "typewriter" keyboard and the numeric keypad; use Keygen to see what these escape sequences are. Victor's MS-DOS documentation (MS-DOS 2.1 User's Guide Appendix D) explains their use. A better explanation is in Friedman Wagner Dobler's "The Workshop: The Complete Escape Codes," a column in 16-Bit Computing (a British publication, unfortunately now defunct) for March 1985, pages 39-46. See V9Kermit.doc for further information.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [OPTIONAL FILES IN SELF-EXTRACTING ARCHIVES (OR SUBDIRECTORIES)] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEYBOARD.EXE (self extracting binary) KEYBOARD contains the following files. If you expect to be using any of the .INI files, you should copy them to the main Kermit directory on your hard disk, so Kermit's TAKE command can find them. See comments in each file for documentation. VT300.INI (text) [Not directly applicable to the Victor, but included for information.] An initialization file for setting up your IBM PC keyboard as much like a DEC VT200 or VT300 LK201 keyboard as possible, including assigning the DEC function keys F6-F20 to IBM PC function keys, and also making assignments for the DEC editing keypad, numeric keypad, and arrow keys. DASHER.INI (text) [Not directly applicable to the Victor, but included for information.] An initialization file to set up your PC Keyboard for Data General DASHER terminal emulation. GOLD.COM (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] A small TSR program that turns the IBM PC's Num Lock key into an F1 key so you can use it with SET KEY commands. GOLD.DOC (text) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] DGKEY.COM (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] A small TSR for use only on Data General DASHER/286 PCs, to allow the HOME and SPCL keys to be used by MS-DOS Kermit. DGKEY.DOC (text) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] Documentation for DGKEY.COM. MSULK2.HLP (text) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] Documentation for installing and using the DEC LK250 keyboard and driver. The LK250 is a VT220-like keyboard that can be plugged into IBM PCs. MSULK2.COM (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] A driver for the DEC LK250 keyboard attached to an IBM PC/AT or PS/2. MSULKV.COM (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] A driver for the DEC LK250 keyboard attached to a DEC VAXmate. ------------------------------ MODEMS.EXE (self extracting binary) MODEMS contains dialing scripts and information for additional types of modems. If you are using one of these modems rather than the default Hayes 1200 or 2400, copy the appropriate .SCR file to the main KERMIT directory and follow the directions in the MODEMS.DOC file to use it for dialing. All files in this subdirectory are text files. MODEMS.DOC - Description of the MS-DOS Kermit's modem-dialing scripts. And the dialing scripts themselves: MT1432.SCR - Multitech MT1432. PENRIL.SCR - Penril Alliance V.32. PP14400.SCR - Practical Peripherals 14400. QBLAZER.SCR - Telebit QBlazer or T1600. ROLM.SCR - Siemens/Rolm CBX data phone (DCM). SPORT.SCR - US Robotics Sportster. SUPRA.SCR - SupraFAXmodem V.32bis. T3000.SCR - Telebit T3000 or WorldBlazer. ULTRA144.SCR - Hayes ULTRA 14400. VA2400.SCR - Vadic 2400PA. ------------------------------ NETWORKS.EXE (self extracting binary) NETWORKS contains the following items. Packet drivers are available from your network board vendor, or from Columbia University on a separate set of diskettes (see contact information below). DIS_PKT9.DOC (text) and .DOS (binary) "Shim" to simulate a packet driver over an NDIS network board driver. PKTADDR.DOC (text) and .COM (binary) Displays the hardware address of your network board, if it is controlled by a packet driver. WINPKT.COM (binary) and DOC (text) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] The interface between a network packet driver and any application that runs in Microsoft Windows and needs to use the packet driver. ------------------------------ CHARSETS.EXE (self extracting binary) [Not directly applicable to the Victor; included for information.] CHARSETS contains character-set tables for some of the code pages (CP*.TXT) and transfer character sets (LATIN*.TXT) that are supported by MS-DOS Kermit. Use these tables to practice displaying, printing, using, and transferring international text, as described in Chapter 13 of USING MS-DOS KERMIT. All CHARSETS files are 8-bit (not 7-bit ASCII!) text. CP437.TXT - Code Page 437, normal PC hardware code page CP850.TXT - Code Page 850, equivalent to Latin-1 (West European languages) CP852.TXT - Code Page 852, equivalent to Latin-2 (East European languages) CP861.TXT - Code Page 861 for Icelandic CP862.TXT - Code Page 862 for Hebrew CP866.TXT - Code Page 866 for Cyrillic LATIN1.TXT - ISO 8859-1 Latin Alphabet 1, West European languages LATIN2.TXT - ISO 8859-2 Latin Alphabet 2, East European languages LATINC.TXT - ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic Alphabet LATINH.TXT - ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew Alphabet ------------------------------ CYRILLIC.EXE (self extracting binary) CP866.CPI (binary) [Omitted; not applicable to the Victor.] A Cyrillic code page for an IBM-PC, if it has DOS 3.30 or higher and an EGA or higher with sufficient onboard memory. CYRILLIC.INI (text) [Not directly applicable to the Victor; included for information.] A collection of Cyrillic screen and keyboard mapping files, for use with a variety of different Cyrillic host character sets. ------------------------------ [MSBOOFLS.EXE (self extracting binary) Binary files are files that contain control and other special characters (characters with a numeric decimal value less than 32 or greater than 127, respectively); examples include executable (COM and EXE) program files, overlay program files, compressed (ARC, PAK, ZOO, ZIP, ARJ, and LHA) files, and also wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and database files that are formatted using control codes and other special characters. Text files or "printable" files, are files that contain only "ordinary" alphabetic, numeric, and punctuation characters (ASCII characters with a numeric decimal value between 32 and 127, inclusive). Many electronic mail systems can transmit only text files, and thus can not transmit binary files properly. BOO files are former binary files that have been converted to text files to allow their transmission by text-only electronic mail. MSBOOFLS contains documentation about, and utilities for creating and restoring, BOO files. As examples, the utility that creates a BOO file from a binary file, and the utility that restores a BOO file to its original binary form, are given here as BOO files --- along with an MS-BASIC utility to restore them to their original binary (executible) form. Includes the following files: MSBOOFLS.DOC (text) Explains the purpose and use of BOO files, how to create them, and how to restore them to their original binary form. MSBPCT.BAS (text MS-BASIC file) An MS-BASIC utility to restore BOO files to their original binary form. Because it is a text file, MSBPCT.BAS has the advantage that it can be transmitted by text-only electronic mail, but in operation it is very slow. Consequently, use MSBPCT.BAS to restore MSBPCT.BOO to MSBPCT.EXE, and then use MSBPCT.EXE to restore other BOO files to their binary form. MSBPCT.BOO (text boo file, created from binary MSBPCT.EXE) MSBPCT.EXE is a speed-efficient utility to restore BOO files to their original binary form. MSBPCT.EXE can be restored from MSBPCT.BOO by using MSBPCT.BAS, together with MSBASIC.COM. Syntax: MSBASIC MSBPCT msbpct.boo msbpct.exe MSBPCT.ASM MSBPCT.C MSBPCT.FOR MSBPCT.PAS (text) Source code, in alternative languages, for MSBPCT. MSBMKB.BWR (text) A documentation file warning of a weakness in MSBPCT.BAS. See MSBOOFLS.DOC for a suggested "workaround" solution. MSBMKB.BOO (text boo file, created from binary MSBMKB.EXE) MSBMKB.EXE creates BOO files from binary files. MSBMKB.EXE can be restored from MSBMKB.BOO by using MSBPCT.EXE (or by using MSBPCT.BAS together with MSBASIC.COM, but this latter procedure is slower.) MSBMKB.ASM MSBMKB.C MSBMKB.FOR MSBMKB.PAS (text) Source code, in alternative languages, for MSBMKB. MSBHEX.C (text) Source code for utility to produce and decode straight hex ASCII (seven-bit character) files. See MSBOOFLS.DOC for further explanation.] ------------------------------ [V9KERMSC.EXE (self extracting binary) V9KERMSC contains the source code files for the Victor 9000 version of MS-DOS Kermit 3.13. The first 12 files are System/Device independent modules common to all MS-Kermits; the remaining files are Victor specific. See V9KERMIT.DOC for further information. MSSCMD.ASM MSSCOM.ASM MSSFIL.ASM MSSKER.ASM MSSRCV.ASM MSSSEN.ASM MSSSER.ASM MSSSET.ASM MSSSCP.ASM MSSSHO.ASM MSSTER.ASM MSSDEF.H MSUV90.ASM MSXV90.ASM MSYV90.ASM MSVV90.LNK MSVV90.MAK (text)] ******************************************************************************** Additional MS-DOS Kermit material [for more than 400 computers and operating systems] is available on diskette or magnetic tape from Kermit Distribution at Columbia University: executable files, updated patches, source code, demos, printer and other utilities, key settings files for various host environments and host-based software packages, technical documentation, as well as Kermit software programs for hundreds of other kinds of computers. See the file KERMANNO.TXT, or contact: Kermit Distribution, Department OP Columbia University Academic Information Systems 612 West 115th Street New York City, New York 10025-7721 USA Voice Telephone: +1 (212)854-3703 Electronic Mail: kermit@columbia.edu. 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