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From: "JohnT" <johnt@nettech.demon.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Yaroze and Modem
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 01:10:35 +0100
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>The maximum baud rate is only
>2400bps though, for higher transmission speeds you'll need to use one of
>the standard data compression and error correction schemes.

Heh? As I understand it the maximum baud rate is, at least for my modem,
56Kbps! Yes I know that requires data compression techniques but it is the
modem that does all that and not the software! Even without the data
compression modems can go up to 33.6Kbps. 2400bps is back in the dark ages
of modem communications!
Also, even if your modem is only a 28.8Kbps one the computer can still
communicate with it at speeds much higher like 115.2Kbps. In fact most modem
manufacturers recommend this port speed setting for their modems.
All modem data compression routines for PC modems at least are built into
the modem. The software 'talking' to the modem does not need to be concerned
about the compression except to tell the modem to use it or not with special
commands.

Regards,
JohnT