CompuServe Thread

#SupraMoem/CoComm

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#2184From: Barry MassoniAug 23, 1988 3:25 AM
I just bought a new modem. The Supra 2400. It's like lightning compared to my old 300 baud acoustic coupled monster. I have had a couple of problems though. I logged onto a local BBS and downloaded a file at 2400 using Xmodem on a VT 100 emulator. I was so shocked by it's speed that I timed it-10 X-modem blocks in 6 seconds (to RAM:). That was fine, next I headed to Compuserve, I got a "CONNECT 2400" when I logged on, however when I tried to download it was averaging 10 X-modem blocks in 12 seconds. Half the speed of the local BBS. I've twice repeated logging onto the local and then Comp with the same timing results-it's as if the downloads were only occurring at 1200. Any reason for this? Ben, are you out there? This has to do with CoComm. I can't log on at either 1200 or 2400 baud. I set the baud rate, get a connect, enter my number and password, the copyright message is displayed, then-_nothing_. Its as if the machine locked up, but it hasn't. If I hit return or ^C the "SD" and "RD" flash, but that's about it. Everything works fine at 300 and I can operate normally with the VT-100 emulator. Any ideas? One last thing, Ben, will CoComm work with Whap!?
#2189From: Doug WingerAug 23, 1988 5:16 AM
Barry, CIS is a packet-switched network, and protocols such as Xmodem do not behave well over them. I suggest downloading one of the terminals here that have either B or QB implemented. QB is _remarkably_ faster than Xmodem, and very well behaved on packet nets. Also, your node may only be 1200 baud. GO NODES and use 2400 baud as the search criteria for your area code. It may mean switching phone numbers for 2400 baud. As to terminals, you'll find Access! version 1.4 and CoComm, both of which have QB, and I _highly_ recommend you check out Whap!. A faster modem is half the battle in keeping costs reasonable, and using Whap! will make a _huge_ differerence in your online costs. Doug
#2208From: Barry MassoniAug 23, 1988 2:34 PM
Thanks, Doug. I am using a 2400 baud phone #, but I will check again. I'm only making a comparison with Xmodem because I can't get past the copyright message using CoComm! I'm using it now-BUT at 300 baud. Barry