Short:        BBS terminal client for MorphOS
Author:       n3
Type:         comm/tcp
Version:      0.1.5
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
 * 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
=======

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
=========

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