Hi Rick,
In a message to Pete Granzeau you wrote:
 RF>    someone ( I forget who ) suggested using a serial cable to
 RF>    network the computers instead of a phone line.  That would
 RF>    be faster if the file (FAT) systems were the same.
The FATS don't matter.  Serial connections (which can be run up to the port 
speed - 115,200 bps) are always going to be faster than through a modem.
If you want real speed, use a parallel connection with the appropriate 
software.
Rick
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