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Best RS232 terminal?
HwAoRrDk:
Also worth mentioning ExtraPuTTY. It's a fork of PuTTY that adds a bunch of extra features.
http://www.extraputty.com/
Although, it does lag behind the main PuTTY code in terms of updates, so I would be hesitant to use it in any security-conscious scenario (e.g. remote SSH).
GlennSprigg:
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Judging by the number of entries proposed in this thread, that's what everybody else seems to be doing. ;)
I am truly surprised by the number of different terminal programs still in active use, and most of them still (more or less) actively maintained.
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They are 'Actively Maintained' because there is a proliferous amount of 'old' hardware that still
requires this/such 'old' interfaces, that literally still dominate the real world market!!!
New technology is one thing, but the VAST amount of 'old' technology hardware still in use now,
and for many years to come, means it will never die out any time soon!!
I'm sure that over 80% of people here, have 'never' used an old 'RS232' interface. (Old PC's/Laptops).
All they know are USB converters, if anything. That isn't to put them down!!
While the EQUIPMENT is still there, one needs to know how to talk to it. An old $20 laptop will do it!!
Cerebus:
Best RS232 terminal?
VT100 of course!
I'll get my coat...
digsys:
--- Quote from: GlennSprigg --- .... While the EQUIPMENT is still there, one needs to know how to talk to it. An old $20 laptop will do it!!
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PPPFFTTT $20 ... You younguns with your fancy equipment ! ooooo look at me, I can carry my 'puter with me .. I dun't need the ute ... :-)
ferdieCX:
--- Quote from: Cerebus on February 29, 2020, 03:00:00 pm ---Best RS232 terminal?
VT100 of course!
I'll get my coat...
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A VT100 connected to a host running RT-11, so many memories ::)
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