MTerm_0.20 0.20

BBS terminal for classic boards

Short:        BBS terminal for classic boards
Author:       n3
Uploader:     n3 clutchbbs com (n3)
Type:         comm/bbs
Version:      0.20
Architecture: ppc-morphos >= 3.0.0

ABOUT
=====

MTerm is a MorphOS-native BBS terminal application 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, Amiga, and PETSCII display handling, ZMODEM transfers, multiple
display sizes, and MorphOS-friendly window and screen behaviour.


FEATURES
========

  * MorphOS-native BBS terminal client
  * ANSI, Amiga, and C64 support
  * Built-in phonebook for storing and launching BBS connections
  * ZMODEM upload and download support
  * XMODEM upload and download support


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 CP437, Topaz (Amiga), or C64 mode for BBS entries where appropriate.
  * Press <A>-Enter to cycle display size:

      normal -> medium -> fullscreen -> normal


SHORTCUTS
=========

  UP/DOWN          Select
  ENTER            Connect
  DEL					 Delete Entry
  CTRL-C           Run/Stop in C64 session
  <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 entries
  <A>-D            Download
  <A>-U            Upload
  <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
  <A>-E            Open phonebook while in an active session
  <A>-T            Toggle title bar while in an active session
  <A>-Z            Help menu
  <A>-S            Scale C64-40 fullscreen C64 session
  


STARTUP ARGUMENTS
=================

  mterm                              Start phonebook menu
  mterm host [port]                  Direct connect
  mterm -f | --fullscreen            Start in custom-screen fullscreen mode
  mterm -m | --medium                Start in medium windowed mode
  mterm -w | --windowed              Force normal windowed mode
  mterm -p phonebook                 Use alternate phonebook file
  mterm -h                           Show help

  <A>-Enter cycles normal window -> scaled medium window -> fullscreen.


HISTORY
=======

0.20

  * Added XMODEM transfer protocol support.
  * Remapped keyboard shortcuts. See the Help section for details.
  * Updated the Help section.
  * Added borderless fullscreen mode with scaling.
  * Added modem dialing simulation.
  * Added UI enhancements and redraw improvements.
  * Added blinking cursor support.
  * Added beep sound toggle.
  * Improved phonebook import handling.
  * Improved key debounce handling.
  * Added heap-safety fixes for buffer, menu, and top-bar redraw handling.
  * Improved scrollback buffer stability, including mouse wheel and drag-to-copy support.


0.19

  * Added new bitmap fonts.
  * Repaired Commodore PETSCII rendering.
  * Added third-party font license/notice documentation.
  * Added window title bar.
  * Added scroll wheel support to the buffer window.
  * Changed copied text highlight to orange.
  * Performed general code cleanup.
  * Added local beep functionality when a BBS triggers a beep.
  * Displayed current time in the main menu.
  * Added elapsed connected time to the title bar.
  * Added an option to define the startup mode for MTerm.
  * Added GUI tweaks.
  * Added menu tweaks and fixes.
  * Added copy/paste support in menus.
  * Added and fixed key mappings.
  * Fixed the <A>-X shortcut during active sessions.
  * Added <A>-T title bar toggle during active sessions.

0.18

  * Added a notes section in the BBS entry.
  * Added active-session phonebook access using <A>-E.
  * Updated menus.
  * Buffer and active phonebook editing now follow window positions.
  * Updated copy/paste functions to work within the phonebook.

0.17

  * Fixed unable-to-connect popup.
  * Fixed window mode issues.
  * Updated BBS entry editing.
  * Added CMD-S shortcut to save in BBS entry.
  * Adjusted phonebook to have more room for BBS name.
  * Added sorting options for BBS name or software.
  * Added favourite options for BBS entries. Favourites are indicated by "*".

0.16

  * Added C64 fixes and updates.
  * Fixed display issues.
  * Added copy/paste functions.
      - Copy from buffer.
      - Paste in connected window with RMB.
  * Corrected glyphs.
  * Updated readme.

0.15

  * Added in-session phonebook access with <A>-E.
  * Phonebook opens while a BBS session remains connected.
  * Added UI enhancements.
  * Added temporary and backup 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

  * Added UI enhancements.
  * Fixed bugs.

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 AND LICENSE
=====================

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>.

MTerm is freeware. The MTerm executable and MTerm-authored files may be
freely redistributed as part of the original archive.

This distribution may also include third-party runtime font files in the
Fonts/ directory. Those font files are separate runtime data files and are
not embedded in the MTerm executable. They remain under their own copyright
and license terms.


CONTACT
=======

Bug reports, suggestions, and compatibility notes are welcome.

Support: telnet://clutchbbs.com / n3@clutchbbs.com