Hey, I made a video about my AT&T Sceptre terminal, but don’t worry if you don’t know what that is because I cover a bit about #videotex and #NAPLPS in the beginning before inspecting the unit, getting it working, and sharing my basic server application and demo line so you other NAPLPS-compatible-terminal-owners can call-in!
Our simple #NAPLPS server code is now out! Run your own server to send graphics to your terminal or try our experimental demo line (that sometimes even works) if you want to hook your compatible terminals up to some phone equipment!
Tested with an AT&T Sceptre but would love to know if anyone has other equipment to test with!
More info at https://github.com/dialup-world/naplps-server/
Big write-up forthcoming!
From: @Famicoman
https://mastodon.sdf.org/@Famicoman@mastodon.sdf.org/114912027339565430
Okay, first release is live! naplps-server is written in python and designed to be used w/ a modem so you can take calls from your #NAPLPS #videotex terminal and serve it graphics! Works with the AT&T Sceptre and probably others.
Works great with a phone line simulator, BUT there is also a demo phone number up (or direct SIP details) to try. Warning: that might break if the client disconnects unexpectedly or data corrupts. More work to do!
Anyway, all the info is here! https://github.com/dialup-world/naplps-server/
The #Prodigy online service was presented using a graphical user interface.
The Data Object Architecture wrapped vector and incremental point graphics, encoded as per the North American Presentation Level Protocol Syntax #NAPLPS, along with interpretative programs written in the proprietary languages #TBOL (Trintex Basic Object Language) and PAL (Prodigy Application Language). #NAPLPS was authored in 1979 by Jerry Soloway and Bill Frezza from Bell Laboratory and Bob Bedard from CBS Laboratory.
Today’s #NAPLPS team is the Brooklyn Intranets, also part of the Atlantic Division of the PC-DOS. Their colors are teal and white and their logo is an “S” in a square with three circles behind it. They play in the Aviator Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The second team from the North American Premier League of Professional Sportsball (NAPLPS) is the Alexandria Librarians.
Conference: Atlantic Division of the Professional Conference - Domestic and Overseas Sportsball (PC-DOS).
Home: Frank Mann Field, Alexandria, VA
Colors: Tan and red
Logo: an open card catalog drawer
Go Librarians!
Well, now that yesterday's events are over, it's time for us to look forward to next season. So over the next few weeks I'll be doing a quick rundown of each of the teams in the North American Premier League of Professional Sportsball (NAPLPS). I can't promise to do one a day but that's my goal.
Today's team: the Albany Corruption.
Conference: Atlantic Division of the Professional Conference - Domestic and Overseas Sportsball (PC-DOS).
Home: MVP Arena, Albany, New York.
Colors: Green and black.
Logo: An open briefcase full of dollar bills.
Let's hear a shout from all the Corruption fans out there!
Mike Dank
dialup.world
derPUPE
Aaron Priven