CompuServe Messages

Doug, What comm program and what transfer protocol are you using. Most of the CIS specific programs default to CIS B+ protocol and it's about the best for this type of work on these machines. The next thing I can think of is the comm port. Do you know what the serial chip is ??? With the speeds of the new 14,400 baud modems, you really should be using the newer 16550 chips with the built-in FIFO buffers. The older 16450 serial chips were only good for up to 9600 baud and anything above that they are prone to losing bits between the modem and the computer. I learned this the hard way…..<grin>. The last thing is the phone line but the new error correcting modems are usually very good at eliminating that as a problem. If you can come up with a list of the files you downloaded and had problems with, I can try them from here and check 'em out. We download the same way you or any other member of the forum would. On the other hand, Chicago may be closer to Columbus than where you are……<grin>.