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Linux and CP/M-68k

curbie

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I'm using minicom to talk to CP/M-68k, then using minicom's 'Paste' function to push file data out to 'ME' to transfer files from Ubuntu to CP/M, it sorta works, I was wondering if anyone has a better way? Due to health issues, I write stuff on my Ubuntu system, then transfer it to CP/M, it is almost necessary, cut n' paste is how I get around having the use of one hand.

curbie
 
Chuck(G),

Don't think so, and don’t think CP/M-68k has one either. I think minicom has a setup to external programs?

curbie
 
Take another look. This is the help screen on minicom on my Buster distro:

Code:
chuck@Columbia:~$ minicom

Welco+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
     |                      Minicom Command Summary                      |
OPTIO|                                                                   |
Compi|              Commands can be called by CTRL-A <key>               |
Port |                                                                   |
     |               Main Functions                  Other Functions     |
Press|                                                                   |
     | Dialing directory..D  run script (Go)....G | Clear Screen.......C |
     | Send files.........S  Receive files......R | cOnfigure Minicom..O |
     | comm Parameters....P  Add linefeed.......A | Suspend minicom....J |
Press| Capture on/off.....L  Hangup.............H | eXit and reset.....X |
     | send break.........F  initialize Modem...M | Quit with no reset.Q |
Ready| Terminal settings..T  run Kermit.........K | Cursor key mode....I |
No ty| lineWrap on/off....W  local Echo on/off..E | Help screen........Z |
?    | Paste file.........Y  Timestamp toggle...N | scroll Back........B |
No ty| Add Carriage Ret...U                                              |
?    |                                                                   |
     |             Select function or press Enter for none.              |
     +-------------------------------------------------------------------+
 
>> Doesn't minicom have a built-in X/Ymodem transfer mode?

It sure does, Chuck! At least all the versions of minicom that I have ever used do. cntrl-a s (send a file) or cntrl-a r (receive a file) will show the available protocols for file transfer. It's just a matter of getting something working on the 68k side that understands whatever protocol has been chosen.

Roger
 
I know--I use the minicom Xmodem-1K to transfer files from MCUs. Using a USB CDCACM connection, it goes very quickly--and is a lot easier to implement than, say, USB MSD.
 
Find a communications package for CP/M 68K. Since you didn't specify your brand and model of CP/M 68K box, I can't be more specific than that, but most CP/M-specific comms packages could be modified to work on just about any configuration with serial port facilities.

If you want more capabilities, minicom also supports Kermit and there does exist a Kermit for CP/M 68K.
 
thanks chuck, It's a homebrew cb030, although I can't find the cp/m-68k section or kermit download in that link.
 
thanks chuck, i think i found it, lots of reading to do.

curbie
 
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