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#217079From: Peter HillebrandOct 29, 1995 9:34 AM
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To Betty Clay 76702,337 Subject:attepted download of ap.lha For almost three hours I have tried using every protocol I can acess. First log on with Ymodem. There were 4 CRC errors,whatever they are, then at block 400 the system just died as it did before. Next log on with B+. No result. Messsage was failure during protocol initialisation. Next log on with QuickB. Same result. Next log on with Kermit. Fails with message unexpected packet type. Next log on with Xmodem. No errors as far as it went, but at block548, bytes 70144, and ten mins elapsed time the system died again. This makes my previous message concerning protocol research more valid Perhaps I should upload the library files on my NComm disc so that your experts can compare them to what you have at your end. Is that an option?p
#217147From: Betty Clay/SYSOPOct 29, 1995 7:20 PM
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Peter, I wish I could be of help, but I just cannot answer your question. I don't know why you are having these problems. Others have downloade AP.LHA using various protocols: B, B+, QuickB, YModem, XModem, Kermit – all have worked. I haven't a clue as to why it is not working for you. I wish I did….but I don't. —Betty
#217157From: Gregory DonnerOct 29, 1995 8:57 PM
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Betty, You probably know–why is there no Zmodem transfer protocol available here on CompuServe (perhaps because they have "Quick B"?) ..I miss ZModem's file transfer resume feature quite a bit.. Gregory Donner [Internet: 102673.1743@compuserve.com]
#217174From: Betty Clay/SYSOPOct 29, 1995 10:36 PM
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Greg, I don't know why CIS chose not to support ZModem, but B+ protocols support the resume feature, making it just as good. —Betty
#217177From: Peter HillebrandOct 29, 1995 10:59 PM
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Fine if only these B prots would work.
#217198From: Betty Clay/SYSOPOct 30, 1995 10:49 AM
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Peter, the B protocols work beautifully if you have things set up right and have software that supports them. I've used ZModem extensively on bulletin boards. It is no better than BPlus protocols. I wish I knew what is wrong in your setup, but I just haven't been able to think of a reason for your problems. —Betty
#217180From: Peter HillebrandOct 29, 1995 11:07 PM
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I wish you could too. At least X & Y did get going. I have since found that there is a problem locally with water in the phone junctions so the techs are going in to try repairs somewhere. Buth the other prots didn't even get off the blocks. Can't send them to Aytlanta [D [D [D
#217149From: Ted CalvertOct 29, 1995 7:51 PM
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Peter, I started off with NComm. Forget the research, and persevere with xmodem till you get AP and LHA132.run to unarc it. I know the frustration that you are going through, I've been there. Xmodem is slow but will get you there in the end, even if it takes a few goes. BTW compuserve's literiture said to set the bits at 7. This is wrong it should be 8. I dont know if anybody warnd you about that. Ted Chips with everything!!!
#217178From: Peter HillebrandOct 29, 1995 11:00 PM
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Yes I was advised. I set at 8-n-1