This RDOS version of KERMIT was written on a DATA GENERAL NOVA/4 running RDOS Rev. 7.0 and Fortran 5 Rev. 6.14. The source code is written in RATFOR, which translates into FORTRAN 5 code before compilation. For those of you who need to make modification to the program, it is recommended that one examine the RATFOR source code where there are at least some decoumentation on various sections of program code. The RATFOR version source code should be available from Columbia University. In evaluating the merits of this KERMIT-RDOS program one should keep in mind that the main purpose of implemented KERMIT-RDOS on our system is for understanding and evaluation of the KERMIT protocol itself. Therefore more effort was spend on the file transfer function rather than on the terminal emulation function. Our computing facility also includes the availability of a local area network hence the issue of controlling baud rate or parity bit were not addressed. I was a little bit reluctant in releasing this program because I felt it is not in a desirable state; however I was persuaded by others that something is better than nothing at all. I can only added that this RDOS version of KERMIT works on our system. This KERMIT-AOS transferred file sucessfully between an IBM/PC and IBM 370/CMS; both programs were originated from Columbia University via DECUS tape. Credit should also be given to Fred Brehm who installed the RATFOR translator onto D.G. machines for RCA and it makes my implementation of RDOS-KERMIT from the C listing found in the PROTOCOL manual much simpiler. Permission is granted to any individual or institution to copy or use this program, except for explicitly commercial purpose. John Lee RCA LABS (PRINCETON) 609-734-3157 7/9/84 Terminology and features ------------------------ LOCAL - An user will be using KERMIT-RDOS in logon to other KERMIT, - file transfer will occur over a QTY or ALM or ULM port. - This KERMIT-RDOS programs uses the QTY:3 line. REMOTE - An user will be using other KERMIT in logon to the RDOS - system and activiating KERMIT-RDOS. File transfer will - occur on this same TTY line. RDOS operatig system is not - a truly multi-user environment; therefore REMOTE KERMIT - HOST is not implemented although it would be a simple task. CONNECT - Enters into the 'CHAT' mode, whatever you typed on the - local keyboard is transmitted to the remote host, and - information from the remote host are transmitted to the - local terminal. 'CHAT' mode is used in establishing - login sessions and invoking remote KERMIT program. - CNTR-] will cause exit from 'CHAT' mode. EXIT - EXIT from this KERMIT program and returns to the CLI. HELP - Displays the content of a help file. QUIT - QUIT from this KERMIT program and returns to the CLI. RECEIVE - Enters the 'RECEIVE' state of file transfer mode, - program waits for in-coming packet with no time-out - detection capability provided. SEND - Enters the 'SEND' state of file transfer mode, program - will then prompts for either a filename or a directory - of filenames (i.e. @directory) to be transmitted. E.G. - a filename of 'TEST' means send the file with the filename - of 'TEST', whereas a filename of '@TEST' means each line of - file 'TEST' is to be interpreted as a filename to be send. - This acts as a work around with the wildcard feature found - on other system. SET IBM OFF- In 'CHAT' mode, expects remote system to echo back - transmitted characters. In file transfer mode, does - not wait for the detection of DC1 before sending out - the next packet. SET IBM ON - In 'CHAT' mode, performs local echoing of transmitted - characters. In file transfer mode, wait for the - detection of DC1 from CMS before sending out the next - packet. The program actually looks for the CMS prompt of - BELL (7). STATUS - Displays the current values of various setting. One would invoke KERMIT-RDOS by typing : ---------------------------------------- KERMIT/I Procedure On Installing KERMIT-RDOS Onto Your Data General RDOS system. 1) Edit the large source file and breaks them into small one based on the filename given. 2) Compile all the source program by typing the "COMPILE.MC" command file. 3) Load and link all the relocatable file by typing the "@LINKALL.LD@" command file.