[comp.software-eng] KERMIT PORT ADVICE

paulg@mars.SanDiego.NCR.COM (paul gladden) (10/26/89)

We are attempting to port CKERMIT to our VRX/E operating system.
Product Management has stated a 200 byte per sec transfer speed
as a project requirement for KERMIT. This 200 bps transfer rate
is measured during a full system load. So realistically, the 
transfer rate should approximate 300 bps. 

I can clearly use some advice from some KERMIT masters. I have
obtained 1K packet size KERMIT on which we will probably base 
our port. A current inhouse KERMIT obtains transfer rate of 
between 17 - 136 bps during normal system useage. This inhouse version 
is based on the 96 byte packet. This clearly will not met the
project goal.

Will useing 1K packet size increase my transfer speed?

Will useing buffered tty line modules help?

Is what I'm attempting possible (200 - 300 bps transfer
rate) ?

Any problems or road blocks encountered during your port
of Kermit?

Any hint or advice is greatly appreciated.


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