So, you like the looks of these RLE graphics and would like to download some of the hundreds that are available on Compuserve? No problem! Here is a step by step method for accomplishing your goal:
Step 1 – Load MTERM. Go to the data buffer menu, erase the buffer so that “buffused” equals O and set “con” to “none”. Then go online with Compuserve.
Step 2 – Go to a forum that has an RLE database. The Picture Support Forum (go pics) is the richest source. Browse through the databases until you find a picture that you want to download. Make sure it is an RLE file! There is a new format called GIF that will not work with the RLE decoder in Volume 9 of the 2068 library. Choose “READ” rather than “DOWNLOAD” to capture the file. Compuserve will tell you that your terminal is not equipped to display the picture, and ask if you wish to continue. Press “y” for “yes”, BUT DO NOT HIT ENTER! Instead, call up MTERM’s menu (Shift-8), go back to the data buffer menu, and open the buffer. A series of “ENTERS” will then get you back into terminal mode, and one more “ENTER” will start the file downloading.