May 29th 2007

MacWise can now use Kermit to log into your host using telnet or secure shell. If your host sends files to your Mac using the Kermit file transfer protocol, MacWise will automatically receive the file and place it in the kermit_Transfers folder in your Documents folder.

Kermit File Transfers

Select Kermit from the Connection Menu in MacWise, to enable Kermit file transfers.
Close the MacWise connection and re-open it. You will automatically log in using Kermit.
MacWise supports Kermit for telnet, ssh secure shell and Mac Unix Shell connections.

If the host sends a file to you using the Kermit file transfer protocol, the file will be transferred
to your kermit_transfers folder in your documents folder
(user/documents/kermit_transfers)

The nice thing about Kermit file transfers is that files are received automatically with no operator intervention.
Just look in your kermit_transfers folder for any files transferred.
NOTE: Files with the same name will be overwritten.
Kermit automatically names the file ft.txt if it is a text file.
Each time you do a transfer from the host to your Mac, you will need to move or rename the existing file if you do not want it to be overwritten with the new file transfer.

If you need to send a file to the host, you will need to connect using the Mac Unix Shell.
Then type ? to get help with the Kermit commands.
For instance if you wanted to send a file to the host using telnet from the Mac Unix Shell, you would tyoe:
telnet YourHostIPAddress (where YourHostIpAddress is the IP address of the host you are connecting to. then type...
send YourFile (where YourFile is the name of a file in the kermit_transfers folder.

NOTE: If you get a Warning message during the file transfer stating that your terminal type is not recognized, you will need to change the terminal type that you have entered into the Telnet Connection... window under the Connection Menu. If Kermit does not recognize your terminal type, it will close your connection and exit into the unix shell the second time you do a kermit transfer.
Standard terminal types to use are:

If you are using anything other than vt100, vt220 or wy50, you will need to install extra terminfo files on your Mac.
Please read the file called "terminfo installation instuctions.rtf" located in your MacWise folder.
Also, read the file, "Kermit File Transfers.rtf" in your MacWise folder.

For more information about Kermit
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ck80.html

Kermit Installation Instructions

Kermit Installation is optional
If your host requires Kermit file transfers, then read the following instructions for installing Kermit.

Download Kermit from Mac Update at
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/16828
The file you download will have a rather cryptic name such as
cku211.macosx103-10.3
This is not an installer file. (Do not double click on the file)
Rename this file to kermit (all lower case).
Then drag the kermit file into the kermit folder.
The kermit folder is in your user library folder. ( User/library/kermit )
To locate this folder, open any finder window and click on your home icon. Then open the library folder and look for the kermit folder.

That's it. Now, put a check mark on Kermit under the MacWise Connection Menu and the next time you log into your host, you will be connected using Kermit.
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NOTES:

1. You can verify that kermit is working by opening a connection to the Mac unix shell. Your prompt should say C-Kermit>

2. If the download link for Kermit changes in the future, just go to
http://www.macupdate.com and do a search for C-Kermit

3. If you have kermit working with MacWise on one Mac and would like to transfer it to another Mac, just copy the kermit folder from the working mac to the other mac.

4. You can get the latest beta version of Kermit source code and compile it yourself if you wish.
The daily source code is at
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ckdaily.html
click on the http version to download.
It is easy to compile the source code. Just read the makefile.
It will tell you the make command to use. For instance,
make macosx10.4 is the command for OS X 10.4.9
It creates a file called wermit.
Just rename it to kermit and put it in your user/library/kermit folder.

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Kermit is a product of Columbia University
Carnation Software does not provide support for Kermit.
You can get more info at
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ck80.html

MacWise is a product of Carnation Software
http://www.carnationsoftware.com

Bug fixes in MacWise 10.9.10...

Fix - If the host tells MacWise to open your browser to a http address longer than 256 characters, it will now work. Previous versions would just send an error message back to the host if the address was too long. MacWise will open your browser to a specified address when it receives "ESC Control B < theHTTPaddress" from the host.

Fix - Added a warning dialog box if you are doing a Kermit file transfer with Accuterm commands and your term type is not recognized by Kermit.
(Kermit will fail on the second data transfer if it does not recognize your term type entered in the telnet connection window or ssh.
MacWise now provides installation instructions for terminfo files needed by Kermit.

Fix - Control ] was only working in Viewpoint mode but not VT100 or Wyse

Fix - Telnet or ssh connection was exiting to the Kermit prompt. Changed so it now clears the screen and closes the connection to the Mac shell when the host closes the connection.

Fix - MacWise will now make sure that the kermit binary is an executable file each time it opens a unix connection with kermit.

You can get the new version at www.macwise.com
Click on the link to download the demo.

Note: Site License owners - let me know if you need this upgrade.
There will be a charge to re-compile your site license if it is more than 60 days old.

Registered owners of MacWise 10.9 or later can upgrade for free.
Just install the demo. No re-registration is required.
Earlier versions require an upgrade fee...
$49 per user upgrade for previous MacWise version 10 owners.
$75 per user upgrade for previous MacWise version 4 owners.

To purchase an upgrade, visit www.macwise.com
and click on the Buy button.

MacWise allows a Macintosh to be used as a terminal -- connected to a host computer directly, by modem, local area network or over the Internet. The emulators support video attributes such as dim, reverse, underline, 132-column modes, protected fields and graphic characters sent from the host computer, as well as enhanced Viewpoint mode. Features include phone list and dialer for modems, on-screen programmable function keys, connection scripts and more.

MacWise emulates ADDS Viewpoint, Wyse 50, Wyse 60, Wyse 370, Televideo TV 925, DEC VT100, VT220 and Prism terminals. Supports ANSI and SCO ANSI color. Esprit III color is also supported in Wyse 370 mode. Kermit and ftp file transfers.

For more information and a demo, visit www.macwise.com

Visit Carnation Software for other Macintosh Software at www.carnationsoftware.com

Connectivity

1. Built in Modem
2. Telnet / TCP/IP
3. SSH Secure Shell
4. Kermit
5. Serial ports via USB to Serial adaptor.
6. Also communicates directly with the Mac unix shell

If your office uses a business computer that allows you to log in as a terminal, you can use MacWise to access your business data from your Macintosh when you are out of the office (or in the office)

MacWise will connect your Mac to the office computer using your modem or with ethernet using a lan connection in your office or over the internet.

Rich Love
Carnation Software
richlove@carnationsoftware.com
http://www.carnationsoftware.com
512 858-9234

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