RS> Sure, but I was discussing whether its line errors that produce the
RS> errors at the Zmodem level. Dont believe that one. Something else is.

JT> I wouldn't be the least bit suprised if it is buggy firmware
JT> not being able to deal with many retrains and re-sends.

Yeah, almost certain, it shouldnt actually be retraining at all.
Just negotiating the session params properly in the first place
and say falling back a bit speed wise if the session deteriorates.

JT> I know my modems MNP implementation (EC and compression) is not
JT> really compatible with many modems.  I've disabled everything to do
JT> with MNP now, and my connections have become a LOT more predictable.

Certainly useful evidence.

RS> Well, a better modem at your end may well have more success calling
RS> that particular modem/line if everyone else does better. Corse you
RS> would want to try that and see rather than just buy and pray.

JT> Pity no one offers a try-before-you-buy deal.  No bloody wonder.

I think the Modem SuperStor still does. As usual, cant put
my hand on a recent ad of theirs when I want one, but they
certainly used to have that in round device in the ad itself.
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