Very slow telecom data-transfer protocol developed at Columbia, and used primarily in VAX environments, although widely ported. Like any other telecom data-transfer protocol it's purpose is to break a data stream into blocks, and provide flow-control, error detection, and re-transmission on the transfer of the blocks. Much less efficient than [..]

 A protocol used for transferring files over a

A once common terminal emulation program and file transfer protocol that could be used across dialup and telnet connections. It was much slower than xmodem, ymodem, and zmodem in most implementations, [..]

A communications protocol that allows you to transfer files between your computer and on-line network systems. Kermit has built-in error correction and can handle binary (non-text) files.

An asynchronous file transfer protocol developed at Columbia University, noted for its accuracy over noisy lines. Several versions exist. Contrast with Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem.

An early generation protocol [a file-transfer and terminal-emulation program] developed for transfer of asynchronous data files, designed to help minimize the effects of interference and noise on analog telephone circuits.

Internetworking Dictionary A popular file transfer protocol developed by Columbia University. Because Kermit runs in most operating environments, it provides an easy method of file transfer. Kermit is NOT the same as FTP. See also: File Transfer Protocol [Source: MALAMUD]

A communications protocol and set of associated software utilities developed at Columbia University. Kermit can be used to transfer files or for terminal emulation. It is frequently used with modem co [..]

A terminal program and file transfer protocol, kermit can be used to download files from a remote system to your home computer. A protocol used for transferring files over a dial-up connection that is [..]

An error-checking file-transfer protocol used to copy files from one computer to another. Also the name given to the public domain software distributed by Columbia University, which supports this protocol.

Software for transmitting files developed at Columbia University, which is primarily used by educational institutions.

A popular file transfer protocol developed by Columbia University. Because Kermit runs in most operating environments, it provides an easy method of file transfer. Kermit is not

A file transfer and terminal emulation program from Columbia University. Kermit can transfer text and binary files on many different computer platforms.

From a rare (Americanized) Manx surname, a variant of the Irish surname Mac Diarmada, itself derived from the given name Diarmaid. This was the name of a son of Theodore Roosevelt born in 1889. He was [..]