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From: jrd@cc.usu.edu (Joe Doupnik)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.kermit.misc
Subject: Re: laptop and kermit
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Date: 29 Dec 97 14:12:00 MDT
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In article <34a7e7eb.13508254@204.128.247.5>, jcanar@hsmsun.tob.rpslmc.edu (jeff canar m.a.) writes:
> I've seen this problem on two different laptops and can't figure out
> what I'm doing wrong:
>
> laptop 1
> Texas Instruments 486 with internal modem
>
> laptop 2
> AST 486 with pcmcia modem
>
> Using mskermit 3.14. Both modems are using com2.
>
> When I try to use kermit on either, It hangs the machine, freezing
> eveything, till I do a hard reboot.
>
> Not changing anything, I restart the machine, go into windows, and try
> the modems using windows terminal. Everything works fine. So I know
> the modems are o.k. and the interface between the modems and laptops
> is also fine.
>
> Check the comm port and other communication settings to make sure I
> know how to configure kermit..
>
> Exit windows.
>
> Check the kermit initialization files, everything matches windows
> terminal settings. Start kermit and everything works fine.
>
> Now bear in mind the only thing I've essentially done is started
> windows, used the modem in windows, and then exited windows. I
> haven't changed anything else. All of sudden kermit works without a
> hitch. Start the laptop cold and try to run kermit and both machines
> hang.
>
> I have the "Using Kermit" book, so a reference to the book is fine.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> jeff
----------
We can't help much. Laptop modems are wierd in the extreme, and
yours seem to be no exception. Goodness knows what the modem and its likely
drivers (say card services) want in the way of initialization information.
I suspect modem/pcmcia driver troubles, if asked for an uninformed opinion.
Also be aware of "Windows modems" which are the crippled hardware items
dependent upon Windows software to make them run properly; we provide no
support for such items, for obvious reasons. Finally, check the system Bios
and other setup material because the serial ports may not be operational
unless treated via special steps (taken by drivers loaded within Windows).
Joe D.