mjdxp2d ago
i've managed to connect to IRC using my IBM 3151 terminal! unfortunately i struggled to find any active discussions on any channels on libera.chat. i know most people just use discord these days, so i guess it's to be expected. does anyone know any channels that are usually more active?
Show threadmjdxp2d ago
i'm considering getting a serial to USB cable so i can more easily connect it to a modern linux computer which will increase the amount of software i can interface on this a lot more, including possibly fediverse clients which would be cool
Show threadwyatt2d ago
@mjdxp you'll encounter a lot of software hardcoding VT100 and even xterm sequences if you haven't already
i think maybe 3151 can emulate a vt100 so might not be a big deal, 3161 can't and even 3163 needs a cartridge for it so i have to use TERM=ibm3161
Show threadwyatt
@mjdxp i assume based on the fact you got that working you have a null modem cable with full handshaking, so that'll be good if you're getting a USB thing
Apr 5 at 5:42pmWeb
Show threadmjdxp2d ago
@wyatt yep, it's plugged in via a DB25 to DB9 connector with an integrated null modem adapter. i believe i actually have some RS232 USB adapter laying around somewhere, but it's really inconvenient to use because i have to use a separate null modem which requires me to go to the back of the terminal. it'd be a lot easier if i could just adapt the DB9 end that plugs into my ultra 10 to USB