Kermit is a file-transfer and terminal emulation protocol designed at Columbia University in New York City in 1981 for transmitting data over a communication line without errors. It is frequently utilized with modems, but does include support for TCP/IP. Kermit defaults to run at a lower speed (to optimize accuracy), but may be adjusted to be as fast as any of its counterparts.

On July 1, 2011, Columbia University announced the Kermit project was canceled. All future development of C-Kermit, E-Kermit, and Kermit 95 is now handled through the Kermit Project.

Modem terms, Protocol, Ymodem, Zmodem

  • The Kermit Project website.