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Subject: Re: laptop and kermit
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jeff canar m.a. wrote:
>
> 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
Which version of windows are you running? I regularly use K95 on Win95
OSR2. I've got a Micron VLX (Pentium) with a Motorola Montana modem.
Works well for me on a regular basis.
Laptop (PCMCIA) modems have always been problematic, but ususally Kermit
can get at the hardware. It appears that kermit works with your modem
outside of Windows. From your scenario above, I'd suspect Windows is
loading a driver and initializing your modem. Have you been able to get
kermit running without loading windows?