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From: dave@zinfandel.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Need help with vip term for C64 - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 4-Jul-84 04:19:01 EDT
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zinfandel!dave    Jul  2 11:21:00 1984

[eat it]

I haven't tried downloading to disk, but I have noticed one other problem.
You are supposed to be able to specify what filetype you want the downloaded
file to be (according to the documentation).  In fact, you don't seem to 
get any choice -- the downloaded file is always type SEQ (kind of awkward
for BASIC programs).

As far as 1200 baud goes, you're right -- it doesn't work.  I called SoftLaw
about this and they claim it's Commodore's fault.  They are referring to the
now famous bug in the kernal routine that doesn't account for interupts
coming in and therefore gets the timing screwed up.  Apparently, 300 baud
isn't so sensitive to this.  I find this a little annoying since other people
have managed to get around the problem (e.g. Frank Prindle -- TermPlus).
I wish VIP would allow use of the 'optional baud rate' so we all could fiddle
with the timing, but nooooo!

It's really too bad, because in all other respects VIP Terminal is quite nice.
Great 80 column software display, good use of smart modems, programmable 
function keys, etc, etc.


Dave Funk
Zehntel, Inc.
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA  92598
(415) 932-6900 x309

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