15-JUN-90

    NMODEM is offered as an alternative to protocols that think huge
    blocks of data and bells/whistles is the way to go.

    My feeling is that the file transfer must be as fast as possible!

    I do NOT profess to replace ZMODEM with this driver in difficult
    conditions.  However in good to medium conditions tests indicate
    that NMODEM will save you time and telephone bills.

    If you are trying to transfer huge files via a difficult connection
    then ZMODEM should be your choice (mine as well!).  ZMODEM is a
    master at recovering from and handling these situations.

    I also feel the protocol driver should give the user information
    about the transfer that is pretty accurate.

    Large blocks look good but the penalty for an error is huge.  My tests
    have indicated a 2048 Byte Block (2k) is where the efficiency limit
    is reached. A hit only requires resending 2k NOT 8k!

    NMODEM does NOT include any "undocumented" requirements as do some other
    protocol drivers that I have used.  I have tried to let you know what
    it needs to function as far as I know.

    I was frankly surprised at how well the early BETA versions of NMODEM
    did in terms of speed.  But undaunted I said  "Well that means I don't
    have to play assembly tricks to get this thing up to speed."

    Now that I have found the flaw in the original CPS calc scheme, I may
    have to goto a small Inline routine for the send and receive byte
    collection loops.

    I intend to service and improve NMODEM to make it a valid and usefull
    protocol driver.

    All I ask is that if it saves you time and/or $ then let me know by
    registering!  If NOT let me know as well!

    Shareware is great but can break you and me if the fees are out of line
    with the average users return for the use of the program.  "cheapware"
    is my attempt at an answer to the problem.  The question is how much
    does $5.00 or $10.00 really compare to the return of the use of this
    program?

    If it saves you 1 hour of time in one year it must be worth $5.00. If
    it saves you 2 hours in 1 year then it must be worth $10.00.