#COMM and QUICK B
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Help!!!
I've compiled the sources to COMM (found in Library 5), but I'm having a
LOT of trouble getting file transfers to work. XMODEM times out and gives
me "Bad block…." errors, and when my attempts in adding Quick B support
have been even MORE of a failure (using the quickb sources in AmigaUser).
I'm mostly interested in getting the B protocol to work. The program is
correctly routed to bp_DLE, but after that it's a visit from the Guru!! I'm
sure that my serial I/O has problems, but have also had some trouble in
debugging.
I'm using Aztec C 5.0A if that makes any difference. This project is going
to be used mainly for my own needs (so I can work from home more), but I'll
be happy to share my results if I can ever get this running the way I want
<grin>!!!
Thanks in advance!!
John
John,
Unless you just want to write your own term program based on Comm, there
are term programs in Lib 5 of AmigaUser Forum that support B+ protocol
(JRComm) and Access! (QB protocol).
Steve,
Yep, I want to write my own terminal program. It doesn't neccessarily
have to be based on Comm, but those were the only sources I found
here to start from that already had most of what I wanted in it.
I'm trying to write a pseudo-workstation to use for working at home.
Right now at work I use an 80386 machine, but I know that the Amiga
would make a much better WS environment. The reason I need Quick B,
or any B variant for that matter, is becuase I work for CServe.
If you have any other suggestions, please let me know! I'd like to
get something running ASAP.
Thanks,
John
John, have you take a look at VLT? It uses XPR protocols, and has very
powerful graphical terminal emulation. SLAC uses it to tie into their
mainframes. Also, the XPR protocols (including the spec) are in the
libraries. You might want to go that route for your own program.
–Eet–
Jim,
I have thought about using the XPR libraries, yes. I was hoping to get
everything self-contained, but actually the ability to access several
protocols might be nice!! I don't really need any special graphics
abilities. What I _really_ need is a program with a script language
powerful enough to accept strings from the user, parse them, and execute
AmigaDos commands. Since I can't seem to find any, and I don't have AREXX
yet (I'm still waiting for 2.0), it looks like I need to write my own
program. But that's ok too, because it's about time I started learning how
to program my Amiga, and get AWAY from the mainframes for a while <grin>!!!
Thanks,
John