Re: newbie needs advice

[mairsil@my-dejanews.com]

In article <000110a7719-597-7877@coloradosprings.org>,
  "Adalbert Goertz" <adalbert.goertz@pikespeak.net> wrote:
> re
> You'll be able to use your 14.4k modem, but it'll have to be set at
> 9600, or
> it'll drop letters. For software, Proterm is your best bet. You can get
> it
> >>
> Adalbert Goertz responds >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>
> What is the reason for this? I noticed that,too.
> Will a higher speed modem prevent dropping letters?
> I first thought that the local phone line is the culprit.

I got an email a few days ago from someone who said they set their Proterm on
19.6k and used a 14.4k modem, and it worked fine. <shrug> Personally, I had
always thought it had to do with the clocking speed on the computer, but that
may not be right . . .



Ralph Glatt

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