Communications Toolbox Tools: Basic Connectivity Set (3/95)
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3/28/95
9/16/98
TOPIC
This article describes the Communications Toolbox basic connectivity set of tools. Basic Connectivity Set 1.1.1 (Contains All Files Except Apple Modem Tool 1.5) is available on the Apple Support Web site, Software Updates.
DISCUSSION
Communications Toolbox tools are designed to be used with Communications Toolbox aware applications. There are three types of tools; connection, terminal, and file transfer. The Basic Connectivity Tools are available via AppleLink, the Internet, and other online services. Most software packages that support the use of Communication Toolbox Tools will include some basic tools, for example MacTerminal 3.0 and ClarisWorks. There are also additional tools available from third parties, for example Kermit, LAT Tool and VT 320. For details on using these tools see the documentation for the Communications Toolbox aware application you will be using them with.
The Basic Connectivity Tools include:
Connection tools
Serial Tool
Modem Tool
AppleTalk ADSP Tool
Terminal tools
TTY
VT-102
File Transfer tools
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XMODEM
These articles can help you locate the software mentioned here:
* "Where To Find Apple Software Updates" -- Lists online services for free Apple software updates.
* "Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA" -- Lists 800 numbers and online services for software updates, Apple support information, and a subset of the Apple Tech Info Library.
Document Information
Product Area:
Communications-Networking
Category:
Emulation & Data Transfer with Non-Apple Computers