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From: jverne@twitch.io.org (J. D. Verne)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.kermit.misc
Subject: Re: RPI modem scripts
Date: 16 Jul 1995 01:00:48 GMT
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Frank da Cruz (fdc@watsun.cc.columbia.edu) wrote:
: In article <3tvf48$bj@ionews.io.org>, J. D. Verne <jverne@wink.io.org> wrote:
: >In the modem docs for MSKv3.14 it talks about 'RPI' Modems using the
: >Rockwell chipset and how they will only work with bundled software, not
: >kermit. Has anyone written a script for this type of modem using the S
: >regs to get it to speed-buffer and compress?
: >
: >I am guessing this is the only way to do it, if it doesn't want
: >hayes-type commands. If not, tell me so I can bury the modem and buy a
: >'name-brand' thanks.
: >
: You're joking, right?
ALAS, no...
: To run an RPI modem with EC and DC, you need to implement -- i.e. write
: code for -- all of V.42 (LAPM) and V.42bis (LZW compression).
: It's not merely a matter of setting an S-register. There *is* NO error
: correction or data compression in the modem to enable.
: Return it, get your money back, and if you think the marketing or packaging
: was deceptive, let somebody know about it.
I WAS thinking of informing my local consumer protection organization.
These modems are sold quite plainly labelled with the magic words V.42
etc... Of course if I already HAD a modem, and had read this on the net,
I wouldn't have bought it....?
Live and learn.
J. D. Verne
<jverne@io.org>
Anyone want a modem...CHEAP?