JEAN PARROT wrote to KEN HRYNCHUK on 10-01-04 10:37:

 KH> Do you know if DCC works in 4-bit or 8-bit modes? I am aware of DCC's
 KH> existence, but it requires the usage of network components

 JP>         I wish that I were an expert and could type with authority, you
 JP>  will have to make do with my humble reply. I do not think that DCC
 JP>  requires NIC cards at all. I did not have any in the days that I used
 JP>  DCC on the LPT1. Also, I believe that it is 8-bit as the rate is quite
 JP>  acceptable. The "network" items used in this setup is
barely a LAN. If
 JP>  it makes use of the builtin network in the Windows OS at all, it is
 JP>  really very basic and might just hide under the term of
"Network". I
 JP>  still have to see if it is still available in XP.

 JP>         I am back in BW after going to XP menu and it is there too. Go
 JP>  to Help and Support and weed you way to the Direct Cable Connection. It
 JP>  is all there for you to use. Good luck !

Thanks for the additional information, Jean.

   Ken

 
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