File CKVAAA.TXT Dec 2001
C-KERMIT 8.0 FILES FOR VMS AND OPENVMS
WEB ACCESS
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckermit.html
FTP ACCESS
Host: kermit.columbia.edu. Directory:
Text files Binary files
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Current release: kermit/f kermit/bin, kermit/vmshex
Test version if any: kermit/test/text kermit/test/bin
All files for VMS C-Kermit have names beginning with CK. Those particular to
VMS begin with CKV. Those that VMS C-Kermit share in common with other
C-Kermit implementations begin with CKE, CKC or CKU. When retrieving these
files via ftp from kermit.columbia.edu, which is a UNIX system, use only
lowercase letters in directory and filenames. For example, to get the file
CKVKER.COM, use the command "get ckvker.com". Case matters. (Exception:
some of the Kermit directories might contain a file called READ.ME or NEWS;
again, case matters.)
VMS C-KERMIT TEXT FILES:
Using ftp, GET the files:
cka*.* ckc*.* cke*.* ckv*.*
It is recommended that the following text files be placed in a KERMIT:
directory on your (Open)VMS system, where all users can have read access to
them for reference, except for CKVKER.HLP, which goes in the HELP library as
KERMIT.HLP (or CKERMIT.HLP). These are all ordinary plain-text ASCII files
that can type typed, edited, printed, etc.
COPYING.TXT
Copyright and permissions notice.
CKAAAA.TXT
Overview of all C-Kermit files.
CKVAAA.TXT
This file, which explains what the other files are for. Can be renamed
to READ.ME.
CKVINS.TXT
IMPORTANT: READ THIS! VMS C-Kermit installation instructions.
This file is for the system administrator.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckvins.html.
CKVKER.HLP
A short VMS-style help file for VMS C-Kermit, to be installed in the system
HELP library under the desired name ("KERMIT" or "CKERMIT"). See CKVINS.TXT
for instructions. This is not a substitute for the manual. It also has
not been updated for many years.
CKERMIT.INI
Standard C-Kermit initialization file. For users. This file defines
the macros used by the services directory and other features. A single
copy can be installed for system-wide use (see CKVINS.DOS for instructions).
CKERMOD.INI
Sample C-Kermit customization file. Each user would copy this file to
her/his login directory and edit it to achieve the desired personal
customizations.
CKERMIT70.TXT
Updates to C-Kermit since "Using C-Kermit" 2nd Ed for C-Kermit 7.0.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckermit70.html.
CKERMIT80.TXT
Updates to C-Kermit since "Using C-Kermit" 2nd Ed for C-Kermit 8.0.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckermit80.html.
CKCBWR.TXT
General C-Kermit "Beware file". Troubleshooting hints and tips for users,
pertaining to C-Kermit in general (C-Kermit runs on about ten major
operating systems, of which VMS is just one).
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckcbwr.html.
CKVBWR.TXT
VMS-specific C-Kermit "Beware File". VMS-specific hints and tips for users.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckvbwr.html.
BINARIES
VMS C-Kermit binaries are available for both VAX and Alpha, and for each
processor in a variety of forms, depending on which, if any, TCP/IP networking
product is available. The binaries are distributed in binary format for those
who receive VMS BACKUP-format media, or who can access them directly via FTP,
and in a special "HEX" format, as text files. These HEX files may be decoded
back into their original binary format using the CKVDEH.MAR program, which you
can assemble on your VAX or Alpha system. Complete instructions for how
to do this are included in the CKVDEH.TXT file.
Summary of binary executable names in the kermit/bin directory:
CKVawww-VMSnn-tttvv.EXE
where:
www = KER for KERMIT, CVT for the Labeled file convert program
a = architecture: A for Alpha, V for VAX.
nn = VMS version, e.g. 55 for VMS 5.5, 70 for VMS 7.0.
ttt = TCP/IP product, if any:
CMU = CMU-OpenVMS/IP ("CMU/Tek")
UCX = DEC TCP/IP
TGV = Cisco (TGV) MultiNet
WIN = Attachmate (Wollongong) WIN/TCP (PathWay)
PST = Process Software TCPware
vv = The version number of the TCP/IP product.
xxx = HEX (text-encoded binary) or EXE (true binary)
When there is no TCP/IP support built in, tttvv is "NONET".
Examples:
CKVAKER-VMS61-TGV40A.EXE: C-Kermit, Alpha, VMS 6.1, Multinet 4.0A
CKVAKER-VMS62-NONET.EXE: C-Kermit, Alpha, VMS 6.2, no TCP/IP
CKVACVT-VMS61.EXE: Convert, Alpha, VMS 6.1
CKVVCVT-VMS44.EXE: Convert, VAX, VMS 4.4
CKVVKER-VMS55-UCX20.EXE: C-Kermit, VAX, VMS 5.5, DEC TCP/IP 2.0
If you need a binary that isn't there, let us know at kermit@columbia.edu.
If you can supply a binary that isn't there, please also let us know.
CKVKER.COM - A DCL procedure for building C-Kermit from the source files on
any VAX or Alpha. Read the comments at the top of CKVKER.COM for
instructions.
CKVKER.MMS - Used by CKVKER.COM on systems that have MMS. But CKVKER.COM
works fine without it, too.
CKVOLD.COM - More or less identical in functionality to CKVKER.COM, but
written in VMS 4.0 DCL syntax, so it can run on VMS 4.x systems.
CKCPLM.TXT - Program Logic Manual.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckcplm.html.
CKCCFG.TXT - Documentation of compile-time configuration options.
Also available on the Web as http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckccfg.html.
Read CKVINS.TXT for detailed installation instructions.
C-KERMIT SOURCE FILES:
Quick start for ftp users: mget ckvker.com ckvker.mms ck[cuvw]*.[cwh]
CKVCON.C - The VMS C-Kermit CONNECT command.
CKVFIO.C - VMS system-specific file i/o module for C-Kermit.
CKVTIO.C - VMS system-specific communications i/o module for C-Kermit.
CKVIOC.H - ioctl() simulation for VMS, needed with DEC TCP/IP product.
CKVIOC.C
CKVVMS.H - Header file used by VMS C-Kermit source files.
CKVCVT.C - A standalone program for decoding VMS labeled files.
CKVCVT.COM - DCL procedure for building the CKVCVT program.
CKVVCVT.XXX - VAX binary for CKCVT (HEX or EXE)
CKVACVT.XXX - Alpha binary for CKCVT (HEX or EXE)
Of course, you also need the non-VMS-specific C-Kermit files too:
CKC*.C, CKC*.H, CKU*.C, CKU*.H, CKCPRO.W, CKWART.C.
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