8.13: How do I use copycat?
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This article is from the Apple II GNO FAQ, by Devin Reade with numerous contributions by others.
8.13: How do I use copycat?
A#8.13: There seem to be two versions of copycat available. One version
takes two tty names on the command line, the other takes only one.
It is unclear which version numbers correspond to which behavior;
the version that takes only one argument lists itself as v1.5.0,
however the documentation for v1.5.0 definitely lists a requirement
for two arguments.
That said, there are a few ways to use copycat. This answer will
assume that you wish to communicate from the GNO console with a
terminal hooked to your modem port. If you are using the TMTerm
NDA, then substitute ".ttyco" in this example with ".ttyq0".
The first thing you must do to use copycat is ensure that your
serial port is properly initialized. Use the stty(1) command
like this:
stty 38400 < .ttya
You should substitute "38400" with whatever speed was used for
setting up your link. ".ttya" is the modem port device. (For
the printer port, use ".ttyb".)
Now all you have to do is issue the following command. The second
argument may not be required or accepted in your version of copycat:
copycat .ttya .ttyco
You will see the prompt:
Break character is '^\'
You are now connected with whatever is hooked up to your modem
port. To get the copycat command prompt, type the control
character (CONTROL-\).
See the copycat documentation and man page for more details.
It explains how to do interesting things like allowing a terminal
on your printer port to use your modem without interfering with
the GNO console.
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