On Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:48:37 +0000, Thomas Tabler wrote:
> Dear List:
> Does anyone, perhaps that guru of modem stuff Glenn M. have any
> idea how to overcome the limitations of a Class 1 modem? True, I
> have changed MS-DOS config.sys and the modem init string to be more
> compatible with the hardware, but still, I often have problems down-
> loading anything at all with this 14.4 modem. Any ideas? I intend
> to upgrade the modem after I repair or replace my sister's computer.
> Thanks in advance. I was fortunate to be able to download newer
> Arachne version with it.
> Yours,
> Thomas
Hey Thomas, when it comes to downloading stuff, the only problem
with a modem of any class is the modem's quality and its speed.
(Of course there are other variables that can affect the success
of your downloading experience that have nothing to do with the
modem.) I have successfully downloaded rather large files, 360KB
or so, with an 8088 IBM PC running at 4.7 Mhz while using a 2400
bps modem, even on a machine that does not even have a hard drive.
My downloading experience on this machine is usually just as
successful as with a modern Pentium and a 33.6 kbs modem, only it
is very, very, slow.
Sam Heywood
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