Since you seem to be so keen on me changing my mode command
(about as relevant as me changing my underpants), I have taken
a look at the difference between the two:

1. I have IDSR=OFF, ODSR=OFF, DTR=ON.  These are defaults so are
irrelevant.  Actually, I will remove them because of that.

2. You have XON=OFF.  That is a default too.

3. I have TO=OFF.  I believe that is in there to stop OS/2
disabling the com port after too many errors.

So, are you happy with my mode command now?

  "mode com3:57600,n,8,1,octs=on,rts=hs,to=off,buffer=on"

I will reboot my computer now, so if it fails, it will fail
now.  BFN.  Paul.
@EOT:

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