16 Feb
1998
16 Feb
'98
1:02 p.m.
I have a C-64c and a Commodore brand 1200 modem. Since
I still haven't had
a chance to resolve the problem with my 1541 disk drive, I'd like to
explore using the modem a bit. Can it be done in BASIC? Meaning, can I
issue certain BASIC commands to init the modem and dial out? It's been a
while since I've messed with any Commie machine, and when I did, I couldn't
afford the "luxury" of a 1200 baud modem. This may be something simple, and
I'd appreciate any help, even a pointer to info on the internet.
Is there a termcap for the c64? I don't recall seeing one, but I don't
spend too much time skimming the innards of termcap files.
- John Higginbotham
- limbo.netpath.net
I think the answer to both of your questions is, yes. However, as I recall
while Linux once had a termcap entry for the C64, it's no longer in there.
Also the question of a termcap is a bit ambiguous, since you don't mention
what system you would need it for. IIRC it varies a little from UNIX to
UNIX.
As for the modem I'm positive there are basic commands you can use with it,
but the modem and manual I've got is in storage, I seem to remember seeing
a whole section on this in the manual.
But, why bother, just get a terminal program for the C64. You should be
able to get one off of the net. If you are serious about the C64, and
don't already have a X1541 cable made, all I can say is get to work. The
cable allows you to hook a Commodore drive (1541 or 1571 IIRC) up to your
PC's parallel port. Then using a couple different programs available you
can format and copy files to a C64 disk. I've got a 1541 that is
perminantly attached to my server! If only there was a Linux version of
the software I'd be truely happy :^)
Zane
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