.. One fine day, Rod waffled to Dieter..

 Hello Rod,

 DM> being one of those IDC DB25's could be the problem. They don't
 DM> take too well to much flexing, especially at the outer conductors.

 RS> Sounds most likely. Certainly fits the symptoms fine.
 
 DM> I'll replace it in the next day or two.

 After replacing the DB25 cable, it all seems to have settled 
 down, both the retries uploads, and the failed negotiations.
 
 Will still be keeping an eye on it though.
 
 Dieter
 

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