In article <1994Dec3.165142.35127@miavx1>, [log in to unmask] (Bob
Williams) writes:
> In article <1994Dec2.213929.35092@miavx1>, [log in to unmask] writes:
>> Yes, you are getting almost your full modem speed IF YOU ARE using a Mac. I
get
>> 1200 to 1300 cps using Zmodem on my Mac connecting to MIAVX1.
>>
>> BUT, I always get 1300 to 1450 cps using Zmodem on my 486.
>
> It makes no difference what platform you're on, it is all the other variables
which make the
> difference: your modem, your modem's configuration, your software and its
configuration, the load
> on the mainframe, and the amount of noise in the lines, not to mention the
data you are
> transferring. Like I said, I get a minimum transfer rate of about 13,000 bps,
which works out to
> 1,625 cps. The fastest I have ever gone is about 27,500 bps, or 3,437.5 cps.
I am using a mac with
> a 14.4 modem. I have only gotten zmodem to work a couple of times, and both
times, I achieved about
> 21,000 bps or 2,625 cps.
>
>
> Regards,
 
  I always use Zmodem and it works nicely. I call up 4999, get the
gandalf's attention with ';', use V1, and I get 1500-1680cps on standard
compressed files on my Amiga.
 
  Yes.. that's the solution.. get an Amiga and you can use Zmodem.
>awaiting flames<
 
Good luck
Brian