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Title: Graphics terminal
Post by: C64er on September 13, 2012, 11:46:33 AM
Hello all,
I now have my A2000 hooked into my PC via a null modem cable! :)

I want to connect to some of my favorite C64 BBS and need advise on a good terminal program to use. On my C64 I use CCGMS which does ANSI graphics nicely. What is a good term to run on my Amiga.

It's an A2000 running OS 3.1.

Thanks, Dan
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: rvo_nl on September 13, 2012, 12:06:35 PM
I always liked something called Terminus, but Ncomm and Amiterm are nice, too. I guess they have more features. Not sure if they are freely available nowadays.
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: Merc on September 13, 2012, 12:08:22 PM
Terminus or Term were always my first choices.  Term has more features but not as lightweight as Terminus.  Both handled ANSI just fine as I remember though.
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: C64er on September 13, 2012, 01:33:04 PM
Thanks for the tips folks.
I found Terminus and it looks great. Not sure if I need a library for Commodore ANSI graphics or not.

I've been using 64\128 since the 80's but just getting into the Amiga.

Dan
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: rvo_nl on September 13, 2012, 03:01:59 PM
You must be one of the last people that switches from c64 to Amiga :)
 
Seriously, it is ofcourse a world apart. I really see it as totally seperate machines that serve different purposes. But have fun with it and let us know if you have further questions!
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: C64er on September 13, 2012, 03:36:18 PM
LOL, well I still have and use a 128D setup in my radio room.
Last year I got an Amiga A2000 given to me and since then I've been getting familiar with it. I also upgraded it to full ECS, 3.1 ROM, and even found a 030\25Mhz card for it.

I'm a gamer, so that's my main interest in it, always loved the Amiga but never had the time to get into it. Now I do, along with about 30 video game consoles. :lol:

Yeah, I have a gaming addiction. :insane:

And thanks, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: runequester on September 13, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: C64er;707983
LOL, well I still have and use a 128D setup in my radio room.
Last year I got an Amiga A2000 given to me and since then I've been getting familiar with it. I also upgraded it to full ECS, 3.1 ROM, and even found a 030\25Mhz card for it.

I'm a gamer, so that's my main interest in it, always loved the Amiga but never had the time to get into it. Now I do, along with about 30 video game consoles. :lol:

Yeah, I have a gaming addiction. :insane:


The 16 bit era is the best era of gaming anyways :)
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: rvo_nl on September 13, 2012, 03:50:25 PM
Still need to expand my 8bit/16bit console collection myself. 30 sounds like the number Im aiming for, too. Cant say I prefer 16 bit over 8 bit, but playing around with a 16 bit home computer is a lot easier than 8 bit, to be honest..

@C64er Do you have a chameleon64?
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: C64er on September 13, 2012, 04:58:39 PM
Quote from: rvo_nl;707986
Still need to expand my 8bit/16bit console collection myself. 30 sounds like the number Im aiming for, too. Cant say I prefer 16 bit over 8 bit, but playing around with a 16 bit home computer is a lot easier than 8 bit, to be honest..

@C64er Do you have a chameleon64?

I have a large collection of gaming consoles from the Atari 2600 to a PS3.
There are obscure consoles like the Channel F I don't have but almost all the others.

I don't have a chameleon64 but that thing looks bad a$$!
I have a VIC20, C64, C64C, 128, and a 128D. They are all stock except for my 128D. I have JiffyDOS and a MegaBit chip loaded in it. Also linked to run Telnet BBSing.
Title: Re: Graphics terminal
Post by: Duce on September 13, 2012, 06:12:20 PM
I've always loved Terminus, personally.

Before it came around I was a pretty big fan of NComm.