*** Answering a msg posted in area NETMAIL (NETMAIL).

 DH> In a msg on , Paul Edwards of 3:711/934.9 writes:

 PE>> Hi Dave.  In the last 3 weeks, I've had approximately 3 transfers
 PE>> drop out. (it shows up as a Zmodem receive problem on this end).
 PE>> Do you have any idea what could be causing this?  My system isn't
 PE>> retrying after a dropout, so I'll have to investigate why that is
 PE>> the case.  BFN.  Paul.

 PE>> P.S. I've tried changing Polltries from 2 to 3, maybe the code
 PE>> was screwed and it is treating 2 as 1?

 DH> Dunno as to the dropout.   Your retry problem relates to the fact that
 DH> you've already sent your mail, and don't have a remaining reason to call.
 DH> The Fido system isn't smart enough to pick up on a truncated reception by
 DH> another poll. (Wish it was - although it could be a very dangerous
 DH> capability, given a bad enough ISD line.)

 DH> Regards, Dave Hatch

I don't know what I can do, folks.  BFN.  Paul.