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From: Bruce_Kahn@MAYTAG.CEO.DG.COM
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: 17.4 vs 19.2 Baud Question
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Date: 13 Jan 88 15:42:20 GMT
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  I have seen adds and BBS using new 17.4Kbaud modems recently.  I 
was unaware (being relatively new) that there was such an animal as 
17.4 but rather the next step was 19.2 (from 9600).  Why are 17.4 
modems being produced/used in the public sector?  Is there some 
limitation involved in getting a 19.2 modem (this is all for micros 
mind you)?  I want to upgrade from my Courier 2400 to something 
faster but am a bit confused.  Can anyone help?   Bruce