Philip Gust wrote:
> Jonathan,
>
> I'm glad the basic Java AugTerm (JAT?, JAugTerm?, JVAT? -- let's pick
> one!) is working as expected. That should make it possible to get a copy
> to Doug earlier, once we can get the keyset working under Windows. (01)
I guess my preference is JAugTerm, since I feel like it relates more to
the original DOS AugTerm than the VAT. But I don't have any strong
feelings about it one way or another. (02)
> We should ask Doug if we can come over and test the interface on his
> keysets at home and at Logitec to see if they are plain old RS-232. If
> so, it should be simple to create an RS-232 implementation that matches
> the interface you defined. This will enable him to start using the Java
> software on a normal PC. (03)
It would definitely be useful to inspect Doug's keysets more carefully
to see what kind of wiring they are using. (04)
> On the TOPS-20 issue, can we eliminate the Java AugTerm from the
> equation? For example, does the SmallTalk based VAT show the same
> symptoms when connected to the TOPS-20 system on your laptop? Another
> avenue is to check with Ken H. I thought he mentioned some time ago that
> he was setting up another Augment system for Doug that used his
> emulator. I wonder whether he ever finished that. (05)
That's a good question. I haven't had a chance to check that yet. I will
try out the VAT and see if I can notice any of those symptoms. (06)
> It would be good to get a cloned system on one of my machines ASAP so
> that we can start comparing notes on this. (07)
Ok, sounds good. Maybe we can meet for breakfast sometime this week and
do a work session. How about Thursday or Friday? (08)
> BTW, I didn't copy the Blue Oxen list on this, since I'm not sure how
> public it is. I wasn't sure we wanted to discuss our use of a cloned
> Augment system on a more public forum just yet. What's your take? (09)
You're probably right. Once Eugene locates a lawyer within our
community, this is a question that we should be able to have clarified. (010)
Jonathan (011)
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