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Leah;
First: XModem, YModem, and ZModem are transfer protocols and not modem
types. The applied engineering modem is likely to be what is loosely
called a Hayes compatible modem. There are two file transfer protocols
that cover about 99% of all dial in computers and these are XModem and
Kermit. The others, such as ZModem, CIS-B, and the like are all protocols
with feature enhancements including such things as greater transfer speeds.
Second: A protocol transfer such a XModem is ususally used for binary type
files (program executables, graphics images, and many data files). A
protocol can be used for transfers of ASCII files also and indeed most of
us do use a protocol transfer for any file transfers. The protocol
transfer ensures that noise "hits" on the telephone line do not alter the
file contents. Also, it is usually easier to remember how to do a protocol
transfer than how to do a straight ASCII transfer.
I don't know anything about the Baud Bandit so can't help specifically with
that program.
A great deal of additional information on file transfering is available in
the libraries. Look in AMIGAUSER Library 2 (AmigaForum Help) and Library 5
(Communications).
Also, feel free to ask more questions….. I am sure that there are user on
the forums that do use Baud Bandit.
BTW, the forum does have a full name policy. Please type "OPT" at the
forum prompt, "NAME" at the options prompt, and enter your full name.
Millions of bytes of files are transfered every day by amiga users, so rest
assured that with specific questions concerning problems that you are
having, you will get the answers that will enable you to use file transfer
protocols.
,bill