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>> A housemate has an original Big Blue IBM PC, running at the blazing
>> speed of 4.77MHz.  We want to use this as a dumb terminal to access
>> our university workstations.  The university offers 2400 bps service
>> with MNP level 5, and a 9600 bps or 19200 bps MCN service using DOV
>> modems.  We'd really like the extra speed if possible.  Is the PC
>> going to be able to keep up with 19200 bps?  How about 9600 bps? 

>I have some bad news for you.  I have one of these geriatric beasts,
>too, and it doesn't even come close to keeping up at 9600 baud.  The
>problem is in the screen updates, not the comms port, which manages file
>transfers at almost full speed (~ 860-920 cps).


Hmmmm... I am at this moment using a Leading Edge model 
D with  a direct serial line running at 9600 baud, with
a Sytek box at the other end and I don't have any trouble
when the switch on the back is set at 4.77 MHz. If your
screen scrolls too slowly, try running something like 
FansiConsole to speed it up (I do). 










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