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From: larry@nstar.rn.com (Larry Snyder)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Intel 9600ex
Message-ID: <1991Feb15.160732.18076@nstar.rn.com>
Date: 15 Feb 91 16:07:32 GMT
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fg041@unocss.unomaha.edu (fg041) writes:

>Right now I could care less about v.32bis for the thing.  I just want it to
>operate properly with the standard modems that have been around for the past
>several years.  (And no, I don't consider telling the affected users to get
>newer modems an appropriate solution.)

>It's too bad that when a product such as the 9600ex came out, it was so
>thoroughly tested against the Robotics and Telebit macho modems, when it

I don't see why these vendors need to be compatible with EVERY other
modem.  If it connects with the USR and Telebits - that should be fine
but supporting 300 baud in 1991 seems crazy.

If you want to sell your modem, let me know..

  
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