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From: Mike.Learn@f430.n226.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Mike Learn)
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Subject: Re: Hayes SM 9600 V-series calls Intel 9600ex; sad results
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Date: 16 Jun 91 16:37:52 GMT
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 > Considering that the vast majority of BBS systems are running a HST for high
 > speed, I don't think that's going to be a problem for him. There's a big
 > difference between going with a "standard" proprietary format and a
 > nonstandard one.                ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

"Standard" propretary format.  hehe.  No flame here, but the phrasing 
is kind of interesting. 

 > that are faster than 2400, it pretty much breaks down as:
 >   %85 USR HST
 >   %8  V.32 (bis)
 >   %6  CompuCom
 >   %1  Other

This may be true in the BBS community (especially where Fidonet is 
involved), but from what I understand, 82 or 84% of all modems sold 
are v.32 compatible.

                                                .\\ike

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