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From: tech@mich-ns.UUCP (Mich. Network Sys. TECH SUPPORT)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: V.32bis frozen?
Message-ID: <15@mich-ns.UUCP>
Date: 27 Feb 91 19:49:31 GMT
References: <1991Jan19.015521.22170@athena.mit.edu>
Reply-To: tech@.UUCP (Mich. Network Sys. TECH SUPPORT)
Organization: Michigan Network Systems, Detroit, MI
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In article <1991Jan19.015521.22170@athena.mit.edu> rlcarr@athena.mit.edu (Richard L. Carreiro) writes:
>I've heard that since the V.32bis standard hasn't been frozen yet, the
>USR modems with V.32bis cannot be guaranteed to work with whatever
>the eventual standard is.
>
>Is this true?
>
>Also, do you think Telebit will be incorporating V.32bis once the
>standard is frozen?
>

As I Telebit distributor, I can assure you that Telebit will have a 
very good V.32bis program. This will come in the form of new products
as well as upgrade paths. There is rumored to be a prototype already 
in the final stages of testing, but nothing concrete yet.
 
Regarding the USR modems currently offering "V.32bis": You are correct:
There are no guarentees that it will be compliant with the final standards
which will be voted on by the CCITT on March 1st. You have to ask USR 
if they will provide a fix FREE OF CHARGE if the final standard turns out 
to be different. If the answer is NO, then perhaps its time for a little
patience in waiting for V.32bis.
 
Telebit's motto is "We will sell no modem before its time" (I know - its
an over-used cliche). When the standard is finalized, Telebit will put
the finishing touches on its V.32bis products and only after extensive
testing, will it release the product.
 
I really don't know what all of the fuss is about V.32bis. PEP will 
out-perform V.32bis in a lot of cases and PEP may even be getting
faster in future products. 
 
John
Michigan Network Systems.
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