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
=======

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