Re: tcp.ip over ax25, when sent?

From: Hamish Moffatt (qgdt.rqvrqxxvdd@uwsuper.edu)
Date: Mon Dec 30 2002 - 05:24:44 EET

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    On Sun, Dec 29, 2002 at 10:18:51PM -0500, tupx.ipthlydqe@mail.dy.fi wrote:
    > When I use tcp/ip over ax25, I notice that packets are sent very
    > frequently when I am on the keyboard. For some applications (e.g. using a
    > BBS, which is almost character-oriented) that is suitable, but for some,
    > like telnet, it is inappropriate: my telnet sessions are 'de facto'
    > almost line-oriented, so it would be best if packets were sent after a CR
    > *or* after a delay of, say, 500 ms. That would prevent a LOT of unwanted
    > radio traffic. Right now, a 10-letter word can generate 5-10 packets, when
    > one would be enough.
    >
    > I am sure I am overlooking this, but can I set this? How?
    >
    > I have of course read the HOWTO etc but no doubt skipped over this. Many
    > thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

    In Telnet you can get to the command prompt (usually control-]) then
    use 'mode line' to switch to line mode. You may have to change some
    other options after that, such as local echo. There doesn't seem to be a
    way to force line mode before starting telnet.

    Hamish

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    Hamish Moffatt VK3SB <uwde@linst.ac.uk> <terhi.victor@logonet.com>
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