| Readme: | Short: BBS terminal client for MorphOS
Author: n3
Type: comm/tcp
Version: 0.1.5
Architecture: ppc-morphos
ABOUT
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MTerm is a MorphOS-native BBS terminal application designed for
connecting to classic ANSI, Amiga, and C64-style bulletin board systems.
It provides a fast, simple terminal experience with a built-in phonebook,
ANSI display handling, ZMODEM transfers, multiple display sizes,
and MorphOS-friendly window and screen behaviour.
FEATURES
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* MorphOS-native BBS terminal client
* ANSI
* Improved compatibility with legacy ANSI boards that use tolerant
or non-standard charset sequences
* C64 / C642 display support for C64-style BBS entries
* Built-in phonebook for storing and launching BBS connections
* In-session phonebook access with Alt+E
* Alt+E inside the phonebook edits the selected entry
* ZMODEM upload and download support
* Alt+Enter display cycle:
normal window → medium window → fullscreen → normal window
REQUIREMENTS
============
* MorphOS 3.x
* Network connection
* BBS address or phonebook entry
INSTALLATION
============
Extract the MTerm archive to your preferred location.
Run MTerm from Ambient, Shell, or your chosen launcher.
USAGE
=====
* Start MTerm
* Open or create a phonebook entry for the BBS you want to call
* Connect to the selected BBS
* Use the terminal normally with ANSI compatible boards
* Use Amiga, Amiga 1200, or C64 / C642 mode for C64-style BBS entries where appropriate
* Press Alt+Enter to cycle display size:
normal → medium → fullscreen → normal
* Use ZMODEM from the BBS side to upload or download files
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
==================
U/D Select
ENTER Dial
<A>-Enter Cycle display size:
<A>-H Hang-Up
<A>-X Quit
<A>-A Add a BBS Entry
<A>-E Edit the selected phonebook entry
<A>-S Sort BBS Entires
<A>-D Delete BBS Entry
<A>-B Buffer
<A>-L Send Login Credentials
<A>-I Import SyncTerm phone directory (syncterm.lst)
<A>-P Define Download/Upload Paths
HISTORY
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0.1.5
- Added in-session phonebook access with Alt+E
- Phonebook opens while a BBS session remains connected
- UI Enhancements
- Temporary and backup of phonebook protection in case of
corruption
0.1.4
- Added Alt+Enter display cycling:
normal window → medium window → fullscreen → normal
- Medium mode scales the terminal grid for easier reading
- Improved fullscreen and medium-window behaviour
0.1.3
- UI Enhancements
- Bug fixes
0.1.2
- Standardized disconnect handling
- Remote closes and socket errors now show the centered
“Disconnected” popup
- Removed extra connection-ended messages after disconnect
0.1.1
- Improved ANSI / terminal display behaviour
- Improved BBS compatibility
- Cleaned up terminal state handling between sessions
0.1.0
- Initial MorphOS BBS terminal release
COPYRIGHT
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MTerm is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind.
Always keep backups of important files before uploading, downloading,
editing phonebook entries, or testing new builds.
MTerm is Copyright (c) 2026 n3 <clutchbbs.com>.
All rights reserved.
CONTACT
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Bug reports, suggestions and compatibility notes are welcome.
telnet://clutchbbs.com
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