My current issue is how to support a whole boatload of interactive text screen users coming from a program running under both Mainframe and OS/400 systems. Both systems are capable of supporting really fast and efficient terminal operations, because they use block mode terminal capabilities. In other words, a 3270 terminal doesn't send every keystroke back to the host while the user is typing; it returns entire screen's worth of information at one time.
So, other than coding a BMS replacement and TN3270 server, are there any --> existing <-- and --> easy <--- way to run a block mode terminal under UNIX? If not, it doesn't appear too difficult to write a client/server system that would operate as a block mode system,but if anyone has any pointers, I am all ears. :) BTW: I know that the HTML based web stuff does act that way, but following the precepts of don't break it if it ain't broke, the easiest path for me to be able to run hundred of users reliably and without screen delays from UNIX seems to be a block mode terminal. Opposing, supporting, or otherwise informative opinions welcome! :) Thanks -Paul
