Isn't the better/full answer to get IBM to support the "Integrated ASCII Console" on the HMC? Lee
McKown, John wrote:
I've read a lot here about people wanting to use vi or some other application which is "full screen" from the "Linux console". The reply is always that the "Linux console" cannot be used in the manner. Now, back in the deep, dark past, I remember a product that we had on VM/370 (yes, that long ago!). This was a software protocol converter which allowed a "start-stop" or async terminal, such as a VT-100, to logon to a service machine (via NCP/NTO). This service machine would then use VM's LDC (?) to create a 3270 session and it would convert the 3270 control sequences to VT-100 control sequences. I'm curious if something similar could be done for Linux. That is, have the "Linux console" be defined as CONMODE 3270 in the guest's VM directory. Now, have a "device driver" which could do a reverse 3270 protocol conversion. That is, make the 3270 appear as a VT-100 (or subset). The application would use VT-100 escape sequences. The device driver would convert these to 3270. I will grant that emulating the "full duplex" ability of the VT-100 and "control keys" would make this difficult. But z/OS DIDOCS emulates a "full duplex" capability on a 3270, so it should be possible. Well, to those who are smart enuf (I'm not!). Just a thought. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
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