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From: maschler@VMS.HUJI.AC.IL (MICHAEL MASCHLER)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: file transfers via kermit
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Date: 3 Jan 91 10:08:13 GMT
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Reply-To: maschler@vms.huji.ac.il
Organization: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Hi,

I often transfer uuencoded files from our mainframe (VAX) to my pc (AT),
via kermit. Many times the file passes incorrectly with a very specific
error: One of the lines comes out larger by four characters and a few
lines later another line comes out shorter by four characters.

I would like to know what is the cause of this phenomenon and how can one
avoid it (or correct it, once it occured). I am using Microcom AX/2400c modem
and work under MNP class 5.

Thanks for any advice,

Michael Maschler                        One should observe two rules
Department of Mathematics               in order to succeed in one's career:
The Hebrew University
Jerusalem, Israel                       1. Never reveal to others everything
                                           you know.