| Readme: | Short: BBS terminal for MorphOS
Author: n3
Type: network/bbs
Version: 0.17
Architecture: ppc-morphos
ABOUT
=====
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
========
* MorphOS-native BBS terminal client
* ANSI, Amiga, C64 Support
* Built-in phonebook for storing and launching BBS connections
* ZMODEM upload and download support
* <A>+Enter display cycle:
normal -> medium ->�fullscreen -> normal
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 <A>+Enter to cycle display size:
normal -> medium ->�fullscreen -> normal
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
<A>-V Paste from clipboard
Copy Text Copy from buffer mode highlighting text
HISTORY
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0.17
- Fixed unable to connect popup
- Window Mode Fixes
- Updated BBS entry editing
- Added shortcut "CMD-S" to save in bbs entry
- Adjusted phonebook to have more room for bbs name
- Added Sorting options for both BBS Name or Software
- Added Favourite options for BBS Entries. Favourites are indicated by "*"
0.16
- C64 fixes and updates
- Display issue fixes
- Added copy/paste functions (Copy from buffer, paste in conected window RMB)
- Glph corrections
- Readme updates
0.15
- Added in-session phonebook access with <A>+E
- Phonebook opens while a BBS session remains connected
- UI Enhancements
- Temporary and backup of phonebook protection in case of
corruption
0.14
- Added CMD+Enter display cycling:
normal -> medium ->�fullscreen -> normal
- Medium mode scales the terminal grid for easier reading
- Improved fullscreen and medium-window behaviour
0.13
- UI Enhancements
- Bug fixes
0.12
- Standardized disconnect handling
- Remote closes and socket errors now show the centered
“Disconnected” popup
- Removed extra connection-ended messages after disconnect
0.11
- Improved ANSI / terminal display behaviour
- Improved BBS compatibility
- Cleaned up terminal state handling between sessions
0.10
- Initial MorphOS BBS terminal release
COPYRIGHT
=========
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
=======
Bug reports, suggestions and compatibility notes are welcome.
telnet://clutchbbs.com
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