On Jul 30 19:42, 1997, Rick Graham of 1:3815/123 wrote:
RG> Hello Rick,
->> >> You're wrong.  K56 Flex modems are being sold, and K56 Flex hosts
->> >>are operating.
->> RG> I have a Hayes Accura 56K + Fax External and use it here on the
->> BBS.  I got it thru the TradeUp plan on Hayes Web Site,
->> http://www.hayes.com.
->> Well, it isn't going to do you any good on your BBS.  If you have a
->> K56Flex "client" modem - you have to connect with a K56Flex "server"
->> which you're only likely to find on an ISP.  Your modem is capable of
->> up to 56K bps _downloads_ from a K56 "host".  People connecting to
->> your BBS will be limited to the standard 33.6 Kbps V.34 speed.
->> You can't "host" a K56 Flex connection without digital lines.
RG> It isn't going to do me any good unless I have the Hayes release of
RG> K56Flex Flashrom code for the Accura.
I thought you said you had a K56 Flex modem you obtained on the upgrade plan? 
 Are you saying those modems do _not_ have K56 Flex implemented?  Please tell 
me Hayes hasn't gotten worse than they ever were!
RG> My ISP supports x2 nd -will- when K56Flex is made available to them.
RG> I talked to Hayes tech, Hayes os/support via email, and my ISP.  Until
RG> Hayes makes the code available - a "56k" connect aint a gonna happen.
RG> Q: Do you have a Hayes K56Flex *with* the code?
No, but others do - and have been discussing the performance vs X2 for over a 
month now.  They're about the same, if you're interested. :-)
Rick
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