Msg: 5705 *Conference*
03-15-95 16:23:20
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : TIM HILBERG
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #5704 ("TIM")
I just happend to be sitting here when you called the other night. I noted the reason for the DZWJ9 stuff. That character string is automatically generated by your terminal program or modem when it connects to our modem(s). I've seen this many times before, especially since the advent of the new compression algorythms. Before coming online, turn off all your compressions and make sure your terminal program is set to 2400 baud. If this is too much to ask, simply hit <enter> <enter> in response to the First Name? prompt. This will clear the buffer for you to enter TIM, by hand. Here's a trick. In stead of entering TIM <enter> HILBERG <enter>, enter TIM;HILBERG <enter>. The ; symbol concatinates the two fields. Thus, when your system throws the garbage, your log on will be ... First name? DZWJ9 <enter> Last name? <enter> First name? TIM;HILBERG <enter> Is this correct? Y Password ****** <enter> Hope this helps... -Rick- FYI: Since you are calling from non-510 area. I have a suggestion that will save you money. The Dial-1 service on these lines are Excel Telecommunications. If you switch your Dial-1 service over to Excel, you will be charged 1/2 of Excel's already lower then the big three price. If this interests you, call Carol Bross at 800-835-1699 x2794 or 510-938-4139 and tell Carol the following: "Rick Hanson suggested I ask you for a Service Request Form, to switch my Dial-1 service to Excel." Carol will ask you some questions, then send you a form. Fill out the form and mail it in. Wait about 3 weeks. Then you, too, will enjoy greatly lower rates when calling this service ... and others! (hint, hint)