(Sorry for wrong addressing to all people who directly received this by error)


> Le 19 mars 2016 00:35, Stuart Henderson <s...@spacehopper.org> a écrit :
> >
> > On 2016/03/18 11:16, Michael McConville wrote: 
> > > According to the timestamps, the code has been untouched since 1993. I 
> > > don't even really understand what does, but it's some kind of telecom 
> > > extension for X Windows. Sounds obselete and probably dangerous. 
> > > 
> > > Any users? 
> > > 
> >
> > It's terminal emulator software for connecting to BBS and such like. 
> > Something like an X version of minicom. 
> >
>
> I agree: It's a usefull application for people having fun with serial lines 
> and with some Land lines too. Code seems stable. As regard removal, i'll wait 
> for POTS lines removal by telco. In France it will be effective in one year 
> or two. It Will be then a good time to check for removal or package 
> replacement for those who fiddle serial line communications over wire, fiber, 
> or airwave.
>
> Anyway, reading that serial line communication is dangerous just bring me 
> back to my "US-Robotic" user time when knowing how to use a modem was just 
> enough to be qualified of being "activist". You made my day. :)
>
> Éric.

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