* Original Area: C.9.Local
* Original From: Bob Jones (1:343/41)
* Original To  : Mvan Le (1:343/41)

 ML> Hello :)

 ML> I was trying to upload a QWK *.rep packet and the BBS 
 ML> disconnected me after the transfer. Not sure what the 
 ML> problem is; could be archive decompression, tossing, or 
 ML> protocol/connection related.

 ML> When you have time could you inspect your log for 
 ML> further details ? I would be interested in what's causing the problem.

 ML> I'm currently using Bluewave/386 as my OLR. 

 ML> I can upload and toss Bluewave *.rep packets fine to my 
 ML> own BBS (Maximus/DOS v3.01) via mTelnet's Zmodem.

 ML> But I get the same disconnection problem on COMM Port 
 ML> OS/2 (Bob Juge's BBS) after uploading a QWK *.rep 
 ML> packet. So not sure if it's an OS/2 issue as I don't 
 ML> know of any other DOS Maximus BBS's to call.

 ML> Here's the screen output on my end:

 ML>   Maximus supports any .QWK format reader.
 ML>   Press "?" for more information.                              

 ML>   READER (59 mins):
 ML>   Tag area          Download new msgs   Upload replies  
 ML>      Protocol default
 ML>   Archiver default  Restrict date       Main menu       
 ML>      Goodbye (log off)
 ML>   ?help
 ML>   Select: u

 ML>   Please begin uploading TOPHAT2.REP now.


 ML>   Mode: Zmodem
 ML>   Begin sending now, or hit  several times to cancel.


 ML>   0100000027fed4
 ML>     The BBS has ended for unknown reasons.
 ML>   Please wait while an attempt is made to record this bad news...
 ML>   Thank you.

 ML>   Connection Closed to tophat.darktech.org/23 {at} 1:28 pm

 ML> Thanks !

Interesting.....  

Based on what I am seeing, I am guessing that the upload completes, and
then something "breaks" trying to unpack the uploaded .rep
packet.  My guess is the archive method you are using is too new for what I
run on the BBS....  What are you using to compress the file?  What version
of the program?  What flags are you using?

It probably works on your BBS setup because you have matching compression
and decompression routines.....

Just a guess.....

Bob Jones, Sysop, Top Hat BBS


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