CHAPTER 3
                      TERMINAL SETUP


At the user end of a connection with OSFN, the user needs 
a minimum of a basic computer terminal (a number of 
different models are on the market).  More commonly today, 
people use a variety of personal computers (IBM PC or 
clone, Macintosh, etc.) along with a software package that 
makes the computer emulate, or act like a particular model 
of computer terminal.

Some of the more common terminal types are VT52, VT100, 
ANSI, or WYSE.  You may be using one of these, or even a 
"dumb" terminal.  This latter designation applies to a 
very simple terminal that operates like a teletype.  It 
accepts characters from the keyboard, displays characters 
on the printer or screen, and does no other tricks.  OSFN 
can work with any of these devices.

If you are using a computer with terminal emulator, it is 
recommended that you set it to emulate a VT100 terminal.  
That will provide you with some features not available on 
the dumb terminal, and will give you the most compatible 
and most effective way of using the services provided by 
OSFN.

If VT100 is not available, SELECT ANSI, VT102 other 
possible choices.  If you continue to experience problems, 
just try another emulation.

Selection of the emulation mode is controlled by your 
software - please read your communications manual for the 
details that apply to your setup.

In addition, there are a couple of other things that 
should be set whether you are using a terminal or a 
computer with emulation software.  The "local echo" should 
be turned off, and the option to convert "carriage 
returns" to "carriage return + line feed" should also be 
turned off.  These can be accommodated by switches or 
software commands; again, consult your manuals.

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