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From: Ata@RADC-MULTICS.ARPA (John G. Ata)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: questions
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Date: Fri, 5-Dec-86 11:42:34 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec  5 11:42:34 1986
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Vaughn,
          I've tried quite a few IBM communications programs on the
TRANSFORMER.  All programs, except one, had the problem that you
mentioned, where the com port would freeze until the next AMIGA reboot.
The program that worked, was very interesting.  Due to the slowness of
the emulation software, a 1200 baud connection actually displayed at
about 30cps on your screen.  This was dissapointing, and I haven't really
pursued IBM communications especially since I received some usable
native AMIGA comm software.
          I would be very interested in locating this legendary speedy3
to see if it really helps.  My use of the Transformer is now mostly
limited to compatable word processing (from work) and database
management, which runs at slow, but usable speeds.  However, with
the PC Utility included in 1.2, it will now be possible to transfer
native/IBM files back and forth, so that a document should be able to be
carried home on a 5.25 diskette, transferred to the Amiga, worked upon
by a native word processor such as Textcraft, transferred back to the
5.25, where it will be able to be used on the IBM at work.  Sound great
in theory, lets see what happens in practice.
          Please let me know if you locate speedy3...

                    John G. Ata