Rod, at 15:04 on May 26 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> Intel make their own modems (and they're not too bad, either), so I'd
BG> be very surprised if they were flogging RPI modems too. Technologically,
BG> it's a hell of a retrograde step, and quite unforgivable IMO.

RS> So why is USRs Winmodem forgivable ?  Coz you are a USR Zealot ?

BG> Maybe the fact that the Winmodem isn't RPI has something to do with it?

RS> As far as rabid mouth frothing zealotry is concerned ? Sure, quite likely.

Grow up Rod, I've already said I think that USR are wankers for making them.

RS> As far as 'technologically, it's a hell of a retrograde step' ?

God knows what you've been snorting, but it IS retrograde.

RS> Soorree.

Get your boong mates to teach new a new word.  That one's becoming tedious.

BG> RPI means Rockwell Protocol Interface, for the braindead, and the USR
BG> Winmodem, whilst also requiring software for its bit-stripping, is still
BG> NOT an RPI modem, which just happens to have been what we were discussing.

RS> Odd, could have SWORN you actually were discussing
RS> 'technologically, it's a hell of a retrograde step'

I was discussing both, but in case you need some help with your
comprehension, that's EXACTLY what I said.  And I stand by it too, no
matter what you think.

RS> Or is this more of the new english, or rabid mouth frothing zealot bullshit 

Pity my cage isn't rattling.  Try harder boy.  :)

BG> And no, I don't think that ANY software-based EC modem is forgivable,

RS> I dont expect to hear reports of USR or Intel curling up
RS> and dying any time soon. Cant imagine why for the life of me.

Zoom Telephonics sure didn't fare too well though, did they?  :)

BG> and I hope that USR lose heaps because of theirs. But then what
BG> do I care anyway, when I run a shitbox Courier with HARDWARE EC.

RS> Oh well, be a zealot about that then. Just dont inhale
RS> for christ sakes, you are rabid enough as it is.

Don't worry Rod, I'll have an extra cone tonight, just for you.  And
another one for your dog, now that I think about it.

Regards, Bill
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