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From: "Pete" <Hanno@btinternet.com>
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Subject: Re: Yaroze and Modem
Date: 27 May 1998 17:17:10 GMT
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> 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

Cheers for enlightening me, I guess my book's a wee bit out of date as far
as modems are concerned.

Pete.