BW> The point is the thing's going to be unavailable for an extended period,
BW> not just until the current user logs off, and it *is* a waste of time to
BW> keep redialing the number.

BH> But if it's busy, how can you even tell if it is the SysOp or a
BH> caller using the BBS?

what does it matter... it's busy... not dead...

 to a live man... 'hello? hello? can you hear me?'
      live man... 'yes, i'm busy... call back later.'

 to a dead man... 'hello? hello? can you hear me?'
      dead man... ''

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