NOVATERM 9.5 Software Documentation Copyright (c) 1989-1994 by Nick Rossi 1. INTRODUCTION Novaterm was designed with the idea that a terminal program should incorporate a wide variety of features to support the diverse needs of the individual user. While the program seems large and complicated, its simple and straightforward user interface makes it easy for even the inexperienced user to become proficient. 1.1 Registration Novaterm 9.5 is released as SHAREWARE. That means if you like the program and use it regularly, you are obligated to register by sending at least US$25.00 (Can$33.00) as compensation for the work that has gone into the program. (It's not a small amount of work.) When you register Novaterm: * You'll receive a registration number that stays with you. * You will receive a disk with a copy of the current version. The title screen will display your name, address, and registration number instead of the shareware notice. * You'll be notified of future new versions and new or updated modules as soon as they are released. Just send in your disk for a registered copy of the new version. * You'll be supporting shareware, which is the last hope for quality software in the defunct Commodore commercial market. * For an extra US$15.00 (Can$22.00), you'll receive a printed copy of the documentation. Registering Commodore 64 shareware products is extremely important. Your registrations make it possible for me to provide support and add new features. The support and evolution of Novaterm can continue only if you register. Send your registration to: Nick Rossi 10002 Aurora Ave. N. #1159 Seattle, WA 98133 U.S.A. Make checks paid to the order of Nick Rossi. Return delivery usually takes a few weeks. If you are not a resident of the U.S., you can obtain a money order in U.S. funds at your local bank. You are entitled to all the same registration benefits. Novaterm is available in several languages. If you are using the English version but are more comfortable with your native language, request the version in your language and you'll receive it if it's available. If you have comments, please feel free to write to me. Be sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply! I always welcome comments, complaints, and news of bugs that will undoubtedly show up, as no program is perfect. I can receive electronic mail at the following addresses: Internet: "voyager@eskimo.com" GEnie: "N.ROSSI" SPECIAL NOTE FOR USER GROUPS: A users' group may register as a whole by sending a US$60.00 registration fee along with a list of group members who are registering. Everyone in the group who uses Novaterm becomes a registered user of the program, and all updates of Novaterm are sent to the group to be distributed from within. If your group would like to "bulk register", you may certainly contact me by mail first to make any arrangements, as this is a larger (but more economical) investment. 1.2 Documentation The documentation for Novaterm 9.5 is now available in a bound, laser-printed manual. (It's "digitally mastered"!) The bound version of the manual contains 29 pages of 12-point Times Roman print, a page-numbered table of contents, and a complete index. The memory map is also included. It's all bound with a plastic ring binder and transparent covers. The printed manual is available to registered users for US$15.00. To order the manual, simply send your payment (along with your registration if you are not registered) to the same address. 1.3 New versions and new modules When a new version of Novaterm or a new or updated module is released, you will receive notification by mail as a registered user. Simply send a blank disk if you wish to receive the update. This is a change from the past. Due to a sharp decline in the number of registrations, I can no longer bulk-mail new versions on disk to all registered users. However, all other modes of support (user mail, electronic mail, bug fixes, etc.) remain firmly in place. As a registered user, you'll learn about the latest updates immediately, and a blank disk is all you need to get them. 1.4 FTP site If you already have an Internet account, you can access an FTP site dedicated to Novaterm. The site contains Novaterm archives, the individual files, the documentation in both Commodore and standard ASCII, and other news and information pertaining to Novaterm. New modules and bug fixes will be placed on this site as well. To access this site, FTP to: FTP site: eskimo.com Directory: /voyager 1.5 SwiftLink The SwlftLink-232(tm) cartridge is a device that allows your Commodore 64 or 128 to communicate at up to 38,400 bps. (Without it, the Commodore 64 is limited to 2400 bps.) This cartridge is absolutely necessary if you want to use a high speed modem (9600, 14.4K, or 28.8Kbps) with your Commodore computer. Novaterm fully supports the SwiftLink and can achieve impressive data speeds with it. The SwiftLink is distributed by Creative Micro Designs, Inc. For for information, contact: Creative Micro Designs, Inc. P.O. Box 646 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Info: (413)525-0023 BBS: (413)525-0148 1.6 Special thanks! Special thanks goes out to the following people for helping to make the development and distribution of Novaterm possible: Very valuable consultant: Kent Sullivan Beta-testers for version 9.5: Mark Spacek, Paul Oster, Joshua Brandt, Bill Lueck Thanks to George Hug for writing those excellent RS-232 routines and to Transactor Magazine (RIP) for publishing them. Thanks to Daniel Fandrich for writing and releasing source code for the Zmodem download protocol. Thanks to Kermit Woodall for his WXmodem protocol source code. And thanks to everyone who took the time to report bugs, make suggestions, and provide monetary support. Every little bit has helped to make this software successful. 1.7 Distribution and Source code Novaterm is a shareware program, and is released according to the shareware agreement described above. The software may be distributed freely in its complete and unmodified form. No part of this program may be modified or altered with the intent of redistribution without the express written permission of the author. The source code to this program cannot be made available due to past problems with unauthorized modifications.