Date   : Fri, 25 Sep 1992 17:08:40
From   : Giorgos Kavallieratos <GIORGOS%GREARN.BITNET@pucc.princeton.edu>
Subject: Urgent - Info about communications abilities of a CPC6128

Hello,

I have an Amstrad CPC 6128 computer, running CP/M plus. I want to access
my computer account in the university so since I already have this computer
I was wondering if I could use it as a remote terminal.

So:

1) I know there is a 'general expansion slot' where I could connect an
   RS 232 port. So i can connect it to a modem. But, someone told me that
   regular modems arent 'proper' for Amstrad. I know it sounds silly, because
   the RS232 port is a standard and modems just 'talk' to it, but before
   I give all those money for a modem, I wanna be 100% sure that it will work.
   So, will I have any H/W problems or I will just need regular modem?

2) S/W question:  What communications program will I need in order to
   establish the connection? I am wondering if there is something similar
   to the PROCOMM thing. Does anyone know any program that could turn
   my CPC6128 to a network terminal?   Can I find anything in some anonymous
   FTP site?    if not, is there anything in the market? does it provide
   vt100 emulation?

Please, if anyone wishes to answer I would appreciate if it will be
sent to me by private e-mail because I am not reading the mails of this
discussion group.

Thanks in advance

                                                Giorgos Kavallieratos
                                               Univ. of Crete - Greece