Re: LZ: f-term
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>> Well, my ISP _does_ have UNIX access (complete! no menus!) which would work,
>> but I was thinking (dreaming?). I'm not sure I'm very founded in this
>> thinking, but this would look totally awesome to some unknowing
bystander..:^)
>>
>> It's already possible to connect to the shell part of the system (using
>> F-Term. I'm going to assume that it's possible to create a Z-Term in the
>> future). Would it be possible to steal some of the code and set up a
>> Netskape (don't laugh) type of shell? Yes, yes, you need a PPP connection
>> to use N-Skape, but this would only LOOK like N(et)S(kape). HOW IT WORKS:
>>
>> It dials up your ISP.
>> Uses FTP (whatevers most efficient. I'm going for the idea, not the
>> execution. That's what all the bright ppl are here for..:^) to download
>> the files to (either the server or the calc. i dunno).
>> As for pics, it downloads the to the server, has the SERVER run a prog that
>> will convert them to a 92/85 pic format, and then retrieves THAT.
>>
>> OK. Does that make sense? Is it possible? Have I just made simple
>> something that all of you have been talking about all along? What?
>>
>> >One option (that's much easier) that would be nice in successive
>> >versions of z/f-term is vt-100 emulation, or maybe even ANSI
>> >compatability (for the 1 or 2 people left on this earth who still use
>> >local BBS's...just kidding).
>>
>> Sorry, but I need a translation. Yes, I suck, but oh well. I have good
>> ideas. I think. (I hope..:^)
>>
>
>all of that is possible on the ti-92 but only a simple term program has
>been made so far.
WOAH! You're serious!? This idea might actually WORK?
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