PC> PM> Yep and I won't say the "H" word either (much worse
IMHO) I've
PC> PM> never had any problems with "N"'s other than they
are always 1
PC> PM> step behind the technology & not user upgradable.

PC>The "N" "S" modem series are.

Not really user >upgradable<, e.g. once v34 bis is approved its either
back to the manufacturer, or buy a new modem. Sure they allow you to
load bug fixes into the flash rom (and thats a good thing), but thats
about it.

PC> PM> btw I recently ordered a "U" to replace the
Hopeless, Horrible,
PC> PM> Handicapped, Heap if sh*t, "H", "H",
"H"......,

PC>Doh! what modem starts with "H" 

trick question! "modem" certainly ain't what I'd call it.... 

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