Hello, Sean Dennis.
On 10/23/20 1:32 PM you wrote:
CP>> Most apps are written in java. It is possible to do so in other
CP>> programing languages, it's just a bit more complicated, from what
CP>> I am learning.
SD> Yes and no. FreePascal has a Java compiler so you can write your
SD> program in Pascal but compiles into Java. I don't know how well
SD> it works but might be something.
I was reading something about Android Studio you can write in C++ and other
languages with additional NDKs. Might be the same type of thing.
CP>> And I haven't figured out how to start the YModem-G it's supposed
CP>> to have to download a QWK packet.
SD> You tap on fTelnet's "MENU" button and select "Download", IIRC.
I'll have to look again. I can't recall a menu button.
SD> I knew Chuck Forsberg way back when (I lived about 20 miles north
SD> of him). He told me on several occasions that Zmodem was not
SD> designed to be used over telnet and to use YModem/YModem-G
SD> instead.
That's interesting. I've never used YModem before. I'm not sure why.
CP>> That's true. Although, if you start with the code of an
CP>> open-source reader, I would think that it would be at least
CP>> somewhat easier.
SD> Yes, it would be. I have little interest in such a project as I
SD> don't use my phone for much else besides talking and texting.
SD> Maybe someone else will pick up the mantle from here.
I'm considering it. I definitely need to brush up on my programming.
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