ML> Some PABX systems are digital and have identical phone connectors to
ML> analog phone system. Apparently, if you plug your modem into one of
ML> these the high current of the digital line can fry your modem. I think

Yes it will, and most PCMCIA modems these days will go
"bleeeeeeeeeeep!!!" when you plug in a digital line. You've got
about 10-15 seconds to pull the plug once you hear that sound, or parts of
the DAA will explode (Yes, I have a couple of fried modems). The manuals
for my PCMCIA modems all say something like "This modem will issue an
audible warning if connected to a digital telephone line. If you hear this
warning, unplug the modem immediately. It may have been damaged, and your
warranty is no longer valid".

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