CM> It should be noted that it is ILLEGAL to connect a Non-Austel
CM> approved modem to the phone system, there is also a rather
CM> large fine (& possible sentance) for doing so.....

RS> Thats the theory anyway. You might like to list examples of normal
RS> modem users ever fined, let alone a large one.

BG> I'd like to see even one verifiable instance.  Lots of "my mate told me
BG> so..." type stuff, but not one case which is anything other than hearsay.

True.

RS> And you certainly cant be jailed for it.

BG> Not quite, you CAN actually be gaoled for non-payment of fines, as you know

Thats not what he was talking about tho.

CM> although they'd obviously much rather have their money...

I'm not even sure that you can actually be jailed for
a federal offense like that when you dont pay the fine.

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