Low-cost, high-quality, function-packed communication software from the nonprofit, self-funding Kermit Project at Columbia University in New York City, offering fast and reliable file transfer, terminal emulation, script programming, and international character-set translation for hundreds of different computers and operating systems. Kermit software works over direct or dialed serial connections, and over local and wide area networks too.
The most popular Kermit software programs are described briefly on this page; each one includes the fastest and most advanced Kermit protocol implementation available, including a recovery feature and international character-set conversion for West- and East-European languages, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Japanese. All the programs listed here include the easy-to-use and powerful cross-platform Kermit script programming language to let you automate any communication task on any kind of connection.
Kermit software for other computer and operating systems ranging from microcomputers to mainframes and supercomputers can be downloaded from:
And hundreds of others . . . CLICK HERE for a complete list of Kermit software programs.
The Kermit protocol specification, complete with C-language programming examples, is given in the book Kermit, A File Transfer Protocol by Frank da Cruz, Digital Press (1987), which also includes tutorials in computers, file systems, data communications, and Kermit software. (Out of print, just a few left in stock.)
Kermit 95 must be licensed for use. Individual, academic site, and bulk right-to-copy licenses are available. The following terms apply to other Kermit versions.
The Kermit software--including source code--is furnished without warranty of any kind, and neither Columbia University, nor the individual authors or publishers, nor any institution that has contributed Kermit material, acknowledge any liability for any claims arising from the use of Kermit. Since source code is available, users may fix bugs and make improvements, and are encouraged to contribute their work back to the Kermit Project for further distribution.
Kermit software may be ordered by private individuals, corporations, academic or government institutions, and other organizations for their own internal use, but the software may not be resold or otherwise redistributed to external clients, customers, or users without written permission of the Manager of Kermit Development and Distribution at Columbia University, unless the specific license permits it. Note: Most Kermit software is copyrighted, and not in the public domain. Contact us for further information.
HOW TO ORDER: Fill out and return the enclosed order form. PREPAYMENT by credit card or check is encouraged; an additional ORDER PROCESSING FEE is required if we must send an invoice. Orders are shipped by delivery service or US mail, normally within 2-4 weeks of receipt, but firm delivery schedules or methods can not be guaranteed. Prices are in US dollars. Shipping and handling are charged separately. Rush service is available for an extra fee. Call +1 (212) 854-3703 for additional ordering information. Telephone and Fax orders are accepted if payment is by Master Card or Visa. Use the order form for Fax orders, and, for payment by credit card, be sure to include your signature.
KERMIT 95+ FOR WINDOWS 95/98, WINDOWS NT/2000, AND OS/2
[ ] On CD-ROM, with user manual, C-Kermit 7.0 CDROM,
and Using C-Kermit technical reference manual, $75.00: . . $__________
Contact us about quantity discounts and bulk or site licensing.
Note: You can order Kermit 95+ online.
MS-DOS KERMIT 3.14 FOR DOS AND WINDOWS 3.x
[ ] IBM PC MS-DOS Kermit software on 3.5-inch diskette
with book Using MS-DOS Kermit, $44.95: . . . . . . . . . . $__________
Go to http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/mskermit.html for the 3.15 update.
C-KERMIT 8.0 for UNIX, VMS, VOS, OS-9, QNX, Plan 9, AOS/VS, . . .Includes the book, Using C-Kermit, second
edition, plus C-Kermit 8.0 source code, binaries, and supplementary text files
on ISO-9660-format CDROM.
[ ] C-Kermit book + CDROM $60.00: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________
LITERATURE [ ] Book: Using MS-DOS Kermit, 2nd edition: $49.95 . . . . . . $__________ [ ] Book: Using C-Kermit, 2nd ed (no software): $52.95 . . . . $__________ [ ] Book: Kermit, A File Transfer Protocol: $39.95 . . . . . . $__________ [ ] Book: Kermit MS-DOS Mode d'Emploi (in French): $44.95. . . $__________ [ ] Any three of these books: $ 100.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________Contact us for quantity discounts on books.
A. MATERIALS SUBTOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________ SHIPPING inside the USA:
NOTE: If your order is for Kermit 95+ only, in any quantity, then standard shipping within the USA (UPS or Priority Mail) is free! If your order includes any additional items, or if your need faster shipping for your Kermit 95+ order, then please use the following cost-based schedule:
Amount from Line A Priority Mail UPS Ground Fedex Std Fedex P1 Up to $100.00 $4.00 $4.00 $10.00 $30.00 100.01-150.00 $5.00 $5.00 $20.00 $30.00 150.01-500.00 $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 $45.00 500.01 and above 3% of Line A 3% of Line A (call) (call) Shipping outside the USA: Visit http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/shipping.html or Call for quote. B. SHIPPING: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $__________ [ ] Voluntary tax-deductible donation (help support the nonprofit Kermit Project) : $__________ C. TOTAL MATERIALS, SHIPPING, AND DONATION: . . . . . . . $__________
Please complete ONE of the numbered sections, 1, 2, or 3, and then fill in your shipping information. Use only the payment methods indicated; please do NOT attempt to pay us with international bank transfers or postal coupons, or with credit cards that are not listed. Do not add sales tax.
Check one: [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa (We only accept MC and Visa) Cardholder Name ________________________ TOTAL PAYMENT (Line C): $__________ Card Number _________________________________ Expiration Date _______________ Signature ___________________________________ Today's Date __________________
Please make your check payable in US dollars to:
Columbia University Kermit Project D. If your check is not drawn on a US bank, please add a $65 check-cashing fee: $__________ TOTAL AMOUNT OF YOUR CHECK (Lines C and D): . . . . . . . . . $__________
Your Purchase Order Number:_____________________ E. Add $25 invoicing fee: $__________ F. If your check will not be drawn on a US bank, add $65 check-cashing fee: $__________ TOTAL, Lines C, E, and F: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_________ Please enclose your purchase order for this amount.
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The Kermit ProjectPhone: +1 (212) 854-3703, FAX: +1 (212) 662-6442, E-Mail: kermit@columbia.edu.
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