NetTerm — Apps

~terry Wed, Jul 24, 1996 (13:21) seed

Conference Categories | Apps Conference | Terminal Apps Topics NetTerm -- InterSoft International takes terminal emulation to the next level with NetTerm. This superb client offers many unique features in addition to the standard capabilities found in most telnet clients. Included are an ftp server; kermit and Zmodem file transfer (send and receive); screen capture; remote host file editing and saving; VT100, VT220, and ANSI terminal emulation; SOCKS and TIS firewall support; multisession capability; smartbuttons for automatating frequently used key strokes; and scripting capabilities (including several script templates). In addition, NetTerm offers an integrated phone book for storing information and quickly dialing your favorite telnet sites, bulletin boards, and internet providers. Like most other telnet clients, NetTerm has many user configurable settings and can automatically save these settings for you between sessions. At only $20, NetTerm compares favorably to other telnet clients in terms of both features and price. One of NetTerm's best abilities is remote host file editing and saving. Web page designers operating from a remote account will especially love this capability. NetTerm will allow you to edit a file with the local editor of your preference and then automatically save this file remotely when finished. This cuts out the considerable effort involved in repeatedly FTPing documents back and forth between local and remote sites, and at the same time it allows you to continue to use your favorite Windows programs. In addition, the newest release of NetTerm is hypertext aware -- i.e. it will launch your favorite browser whenever you click on an URL from within the telnet session. Like CRT, some users may find their needs better met by freeware telnet clients like EWAN and Trumpet Telnet. Overall, though, NetTerm provides an extremely easy to use program for both your telnet and file transfer needs and is a client that will be praised by typical remote users and web page designers alike. Pros: Zmodem and kermit transfer support, remote host file editing, many user configurable settings Cons: Price relative to other freeware telnet clients may be a concern to some users New: 32-bit version, SmartEdit for host file editing, TIS and SOCKS firewall support, much more Version Reviewed: 3.1.0 Release 4 Date of Review: 7/7/96 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud Location: ftp://www.neosoft.com/pub/users/z/zkrr01/nt32321.exe Company: InterSoft International, Inc. Information: NetTerm Home Page

~terry Tue, Jul 30, 1996 (06:10) #1

I'm not exactly clear on what is meant by "remote host file editing" although I could make a pretty good guess.

~owenml Sun, Oct 20, 1996 (15:11) #2

Think the ability to download a file, edit it with your choice, and upload. Tried this product with WIN 95, and had a rather nice keyboard setup for remote access to an IBM mainframe. Unfortunately, I moved up to NT 4.0, and can't get this product to do anything but hang every time it attempts to dial. Didn't work with 3.51 either. Maybe authors can incorporate new NT 4.0 TAPI, and dump the built-in modem information file.

~owenml Wed, Oct 23, 1996 (21:51) #3

Did finally get TAPI option to work well enough to dial the modem. Still can't get mainframe to respond, and can't quit the program without logging out of a system I can't login to.

~macG Wed, Jan 22, 1997 (01:21) #4

wanted to ask a question, i'm new (surprise) trying to be able to connect to my brother's computer also win 95 so we could download files edit files etc. He of course would like to do the same. Will Netterm help, i tried dial up networking but to no avail thanks in advance macG

~terry Wed, Jan 22, 1997 (06:39) #5

Carbon Copy! Will you please do a net search for carbon copy and let us know the website address? This software allows remote control of computers over the net. I'd like to see Forrest tackle this one if it matches his criteria.

~tedchong Wed, Jan 22, 1997 (22:52) #6

You can also try Remote Possible 32 available at ftp://207.126.102.10/pub/avalan/rp32v30.exe Remotely Possible/32 is a true 32 bit remote control utility for Windows 95 and NT. For its speed, ease of use, and compatibility with all versions of Windows, RP/32 is a must have tool.

~terry Wed, Jan 22, 1997 (23:12) #7

Ted, is it cross platform? Can you run an NT host from a remote Windows 95 client and vice versa? What have you used it for? How reliable is it?

~tedchong Thu, Jan 23, 1997 (07:18) #8

terry, no, I did not use Remote Possible 32 before. But my friend used it before and on Win95-Win95 platforms and it is fast. You could check remote possible homepage for more details

~Barrel Fri, Jan 24, 1997 (00:46) #9

I dunno what the hype is, but I found NetTerm to be very buggy and highly beta. It seems unable to remember any of the settings I've put into it, and it's interface is counterintuitive. I must admit, it trys very hard to be everything, and almost is. With ftpd included, and modem support, that's a lot. But an end user with access to plenty of software on-line doesn't need a total solution as much as he needs a working solution. NetTerm still has some bugs to iron out, and sould feel better. Lots of potential, but plenty of work to be done.

~terry Fri, Jan 24, 1997 (00:55) #10

I'm pretty hooked on CRT at this stage, the only thing it lacks is the ability to store more automated logon commands. Otherwise, it's extremely intuitive. It sounds like NetTerm has some catching up to do.

~bjberard Thu, Apr 17, 1997 (12:17) #11

Anyone know the code sequence for a backwards tab?

~bjberard Thu, Apr 17, 1997 (12:19) #12

Anyone know the code sequence for a backwards tab?

~tgi Mon, Jul 7, 1997 (11:29) #13

bj, Depends on terminal type. I'm not positive (someone "borrowed" my original DEC VT-100 manual) but for vt100 I think it's ESC+I (perhaps ESC+[+I, but I don't think so).