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from: Rob Swindell
date: 2018-12-15 12:17:42
subject: SyncTERM users?

Anyone here use SyncTERM for CBM/PETSCII emulation when connecting to C64 or
C128 boards?

If yes, I have a request of you: compare the SyncTERM v1.0 C64 or C128 "screen
modes" with those in the current v1.1b (beta) and let us (the SyncTERM
dev-team) know *which* color representation best reflects what you would expect
to see in a CBM/PETSCII terminal.

Here are some screen shot comparisons (C64 screen mode) if you just want to
peek and comment quickly:
SyncTERM 1.0 screen shot:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApZPvWcrEaRQvJl-cu1s0ogYogzkYg
SyncTERM 1.1b (current) screen shot:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApZPvWcrEaRQvJl9cli-mEJjXu9k4g

If you're not sure where to get SyncTERM for your own use, v1.0 (the latest
official release) can be found at
https://sourceforge.net/projects/syncterm/files/latest/download

and the current v1.1b can downloaded (or built from source) at
http://syncterm.net/

SyncTERM 1.1b fixes multiple PETSCII (and other unrelated) issues but also
introduces some other new problems you may notice, so it could be good to keep
v1.0 installed/on-hand.

The reason I ask here about the color palette changes in SyncTERM v1.1b is that
SyncTERM v1.0's color representation reminds *me* of my own Commodore BBS days,
but someone suggested that was because I didn't have the brightness adjusted
correctly on my television and the current SyncTERM v1.1b color representation
more accurately reflects the true C64 and C128 color palettes.

The input of experienced/current Commodore users would be appreciated by the
SyncTERM dev-team.

Thanks,

-Rob

                                            digital man

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