At 01:20 PM 12/15/99 +0100, Gerd wrote:
>Hello,
>
>
>> In a few recent posts, there was mention of a need for a Linux packet
>> terminal program. A possibility or two were suggested.
>
>Yes, LinKT and TNT.
>At least it seems that the majority of the readers of this list is
>fully satisfied with call and listen and will therefore deny any need
>for a terminal program like we know them from the DOS world.
>
>So, you can't expect more than some hints that point you to those two
>programs mentioned here.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Gerd
>
Hi Gerd,
If others are satisfied, great.
If I was smart enough to make "call" run a telnet session, I would be
content with it also. Maybe someone could help me out here.
As a matter of fact I do use call for all my Linux packet work, but with
many Linux based hamradio applications having telnet as well as packet
interfaces, I want/need more.
I looked briefly at TNT. It seemed to be very versatile. That's just what
made me think it would not be very good for me. It is essential that the
application I would use be as dumb as a rock, almost as dumb as the typical
telnet client, but not quite. If I have to do any more than start the
program and begin typing, I'm not interested. Why? Because the environment
I would use this in does not allow for "thinking", only "reacting".
I guess I'll try to look at LinKT, don't know a thing about it now.
Perhaps such basic things are offensive to the "power users" on the list. I
would welcome any help/suggestions off list, in case somebody would like to
help out a dummy with out being embarrassed on the list.
Thanks and 73,
Larry - W7IUV
