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its_imlac [2020/04/16 06:00]
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 == Software types == == Software types ==
-The DM Imlacs ran older software called SSV, or screen saver.  MAZE probably assumes some particular versions of SSV, which we may not have now.  The preferred text editor with SSV is IMEDIT.  The ITS terminal type for SSV is %TVIML, or OIMLAC in TCTYP.  There is a newer software called SST which is much better for full screen editors like TECO or EMACS.  This terminal type is %TNSFW, but it really is safe for work.  The PDS-4 ran a tailored version of SSV called SSV4.  There was also an ancient program called SIC, and a alternative program called WIMPY which didn't seem to gain a following.+The DM Imlacs ran older software called SSV, or screen saver.  MAZE probably assumes some particular versions of SSV, which we may not have now.  The preferred text editor with SSV is IMEDIT.  The ITS terminal type for SSV is %TVIML, or OIMLAC in TCTYP.  There is a newer software called SST which is much better for full screen editors like TECO or EMACS.  This terminal type is %TNSFW, but it really is safe for work.  The PDS-4 ran a tailored version of SSV called SSV4.  There was also an ancient program called SIC, and a alternative program called WIMPY which didn't seem to gain a following.  STV seems to be another name for SST.
  
 == Loading software == == Loading software ==
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 == Graphics files == == Graphics files ==
-SSV can display ARDS graphics.  To view files in the -PICS- directory, run the IMPRINT program and pass a file name on the command line.+SSV can display [[its_ards|ARDS]] graphics.  To view files in the -PICS- directory, run the IMPRINT program and pass a file name on the command line.
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