Kermit
<communications> A popular packet-oriented protocol from Columbia
University for transferring text files and binary files on both full-duplex and
half-duplex 8 bit and 7-bit serial connections in a system- and
medium-independent fashion, and implemented on hundreds of different computer
and operating system platforms. On full-duplex connections a sliding window
protocol with selective retransmission provides excellent performance and error
recovery characteristics. On 7-bit connections, locking shifts provide efficient
transfer of 8-bit data.
When properly implemented, as in the Columbia University Kermit Software
collection, performance is equal to or better than other protocols such as
ZMODEM, YMODEM, and XMODEM, especially on poor connections.
Kermit is an open protocol - anybody can base their own program on it, but some
Kermit software and source code is copyright by Columbia University.
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(1996-01-29)
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