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Description
It's a MSX-DOS 1 tool created by Philips, actually a new version of KERMITR, this time designed for the Philips NMS 1250, Philips NMS 1255 and Miniware M4000 modems.
Configuration
This tool can be configured by modifying the initialisation settings in the KERMITM.INI file.
Command
Effect
Launches a terminal program enabling to transfer files using the Kermit protocol.
Note: This command does not work under MSX-DOS 2 / Nextor.
Syntax
KERMITM
Usage
This command does not take parameters.
Kermit MSX-DOS commands
After launching, you can use the internal Kermit MSX-DOS command line. Some commands work in a similar way to standard MSX-DOS 1.
| Command | Parameters | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| BYE | - | Logs out and exits to MSX-DOS |
| CONNECT | - | Connects to dialed remote system |
| DATE | - | Returns local date and time |
| DELETE | <Device>:<Filename> | Deletes local files |
| DIAL | see below | Dials a telephone number |
| DIR | <Device>:<Filename> | Displays listing of local files |
| DISCONNECT | - | Disconnects telephone line |
| EXIT | - | Exits from the utility |
| FINISH | - | Shuts down remote server |
| HELP | - | Gives help about the utility |
| LOG | <Device>:<Filename> | Logs remote terminal session to a file |
| LOGOUT | - | Logs out remote server |
| RECEIVE | <Device>:<Filename> | Receives files from remote server |
| RENAME | <Device>:<Filename> <NewFilename> | Renames local files |
| SEND | <Device>:<Filename> | Sends files to remote server |
| SET | see below | Sets various parameters |
| SHOW | - | Displays infos about settings |
| SLEEP | <Time> in seconds | Delays the data communication |
| TAKE | <Device>:<Filename> | Takes commands from a file |
| TRANSMIT | <Device>:<Filename> | Transmits a local ASCII file without Kermit |
| TYPE | <Device>:<Filename> | Displays the contents of an ASCII file |
Parameters of the DIAL command
| Parameter | Effect |
|---|---|
| ! | Waits only a second after picking up the hook |
| + | Waits a second to slow down the dialing |
| - | Waits for a dialtone after picking up the hook |
| P | Uses pulse dialing |
| T | Uses tone dialing |
| C | Manual connection after manual dialing and receiving correct tone |
| 0 to 9 | Specifies the telephone number to be dialed |
Parameters of the SET command
Note: You can put parameters in the KERMITM.INI file (will be used when launching KERMITM) and/or in a file that will be used by the TAKE command.
| Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| ADDLFR | ON/OFF | Enables/disables addition of line feed after a received carriage return |
| ADDLFT | ON/OFF | Enables/diables addition of line feed after a sent carriage return |
| BAUD | 6 options | Changes modem speed (sending and receiving) Default is 300FD |
| DATABITS | 5, 6, 7 or 8 | Changes the number of databits to use |
| DISPLAY | ON/OFF | Enables/disables display of text sent with TRANSMIT |
| ESCAPE | an ASCII character | Changes Escape character from CONNECT Default is (Control-)c |
| FILE_WARNING | ON/OFF | Enables/disables warning on to avoid file collision |
| IBM | ON/OFF | Enables/disables settings for communication with IBM-mainframe |
| LOCAL-ECHO | ON/OFF | Enables/disables echoing during CONNECT Default is OFF |
| PARITY | ODD, EVEN, NONE | Changes parity character Default is NONE |
| PROMPT | String of 1 to 25 printable characters except space | Changes prompt Default is MSX-Kermit> |
| STOPBITS | 1, 1.5 or 2 | Changes the number of stopbits to use |
| TIMEOUT | 1 to 99 | Changes the number of seconds before a timeout when trying to receive a message - Default is 15 |
| VERSION | ON/OFF | Enables/disables display of software version with SHOW |
| VT52 | ON/OFF | Enables/disables emulation of VT52 terminal |
| XON/XOFF | ON/OFF | Enables/disables the full duplex flow control |
Related to
KERMITR, TRONMOD, XMOD1250, XMODEM, YMODEM
Environment
- MSX1 and higher with a modem
- Only MSX-DOS 1