How do you figure that the modem's inability to recognise the
> dial tone is a  sysop-only problem? It affects anyone who uses
> the modem ...

Only those who don't know how to add X3 into their init string.
 
>  JN> who should be spending more on a modem anyway.
> 
> Not necessarily. Sysops -- ANYONE -- should spend money on the
> best modem for  the job, ie, one which performs reliably in
> their environment. If there is a  higher price to pay, so be
> it.

Not recognising dialtone is hardly a reason to spend $50-$100 more on a
modem, especially to occassional users and those who can't afford it.
 
Jon


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