Date   : Sat, 13 Nov 1982 1949-:00PST
From   : Bill Rizzi <RIZZI@Usc-Isib>
Subject: in defense of modem7

       Really now, modem7 isn't quite as bad as it has been made out to be
in a recent flame to this list.  While a size of 52 sectors might be
considered a bit hefty by some, its advantages far outweigh its bulk, even
when one is limited (such as I) to 241K bytes per disk.  I use it every day
as a remote terminal and especially for file transfer.  While I am aware
that older versions had their problems, I find the the latest
(modem770+) work quite 
nicely.  The user interface is improved with each version, allowing 
on-the-fly and initial setting of a variety of parameters that allow
 provide a
customized version.  In addition, it is very easy to tailor for any sort
of 8080/Z80 hrdand communications hardware.  The only machine dependancy
in`then    
the code is the data/status port number and the receive/send bit number.
It handles CRC/checksum, wild-card file transfer (eg. *.*), dir and era
functions.  It has an on-line phone number library and provides a total
environment as opposed to modem2 which is a one mode-per-sho-per-shot
deal.
I have been able to transfer from an IBM PC running modem2 to a Z80 CP/M
machine running modem7 at 9600 baud using a null modem cable.  I did not
even need to use quiet mode.

**DISCLAIMER**
       I have been somewhat involved in the development and testing of
the most recent versions of modem7 and can be expected to be somewhat
partial to it.  While not overly familiar with the code I have used most
of the options and find that they work as advertised in the online menu.

       Bill Rizzi (RIZZI @ ISIB)