Rod, at 15:58 on Jul 20 1995, you wrote to Chris Mackenzie...

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
RS> of normal modem users ever fined, let alone a large one.

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

RS> And you certainly cant be jailed for it.

Not quite, you CAN actually be gaoled for non-payment of fines, as you
know, although they'd obviously much rather have their money...

Regards, Bill
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