Subj : can syncterm be called from synchronet
To   : Amessyroom
From : Digital Man
Date : Sat Oct 18 2025 13:18:55

  Re: can syncterm be called from synchronet
  By: Amessyroom to All on Sat Oct 18 2025 09:34 am

 > Can syncterm be used as a native program to login to
 > a configured BBS in the dialing directory?

Yes, I think so. I also think you'd want to run it in "Safe Mode" (with the '-s' option) if you're going to make that available to public users.

 > I use telegate to login to a few bbs but would like to
 > be able to get the full ANSI experience, when logging
 > in.
 >
 > I have determined a command line that works as I want, but
 > have not been able to determine the correct settings to
 > have it run. No error just hangs when I try to access it
 > through external door menu.
 >
 > Is there a specific screen mode I should use to allow it
 > to be called from the BBS?

Yes, 'scfg -ia' ("ANSI mode")
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