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From: mark@cbosgd.UUCP (Mark Horton)
Newsgroups: net.dcom
Subject: Re: Want information on Zipper modem
Message-ID: <1882@cbosgd.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 2-Mar-86 00:59:18 EST
Article-I.D.: cbosgd.1882
Posted: Sun Mar  2 00:59:18 1986
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Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Columbus, Oh
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I ordered a Zipper from Priority 1.  When it hadn't arrived in a
few days, I called to find out why.

It turns out that 2400 baud Zipper is in very short supply.  The
first shipment (of 30 modems) was in customs that day (Friday Feb 28)
and the 30 modems were expected at Priority 1 Monday the 3rd.  My
order was apparently not in the first 100 on their list.  They had
no idea when the second shipment might arrive.

They also tell me the Zipper is a Hayes clone - no extra features.

What I'm really looking for is a 2400 baud Hayes compatible modem
which also supports a reasonably user-friendly command set, with
things like a prompt, echoing, and a help command.  Things like
the old Ventel or Penril are fine, but not Cermetek.  I also need
Hayes compatibility because I'm tired of not being able to use
software that only knows how to dial a Hayes.  MNP would be nice
but isn't essential.  I understand Prometheus has Hayes compatible
modems with a user-friendly front end, but only goes to 1200 baud.

Modem ads don't mention user friendly interfaces - apparently they
all assume you have a program in your PC that handles all that.  Foo.

Any suggestions?

	Mark