Keith, at 20:16 on May 14 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

KR> well i hope that you enjoy yourselves talking away at 28.8 (:

BG> It's 33k6 actually, as we both run V.34+ Couriers (4000cps DLs).

KR> very sorreeeee if i denigrated your pet modems. 

No problem, we're used to it by now.  Jealousy is a curse.  :)

KR> btw, did you see the modem test in this month's apc?

Yeah.  One of the funniest article I've read in years, too.  I'd forgotten
why I'd cancelled all of my computer magazine subscriptions, but reading
that load of tripe reminded me instantly.  Pity that the Australian Avtek
(which was their "best") is actually just a rebadged American
high-end $1100 Motorola.

KR> actually it seems strange, but 2 big us companies that i have dealings with 
KR> (one is ibm) use multimodem modems for their async maintenance links.

Who actually manufactures those?

KR> the explanation that i got was that they are the most reliable modems that 
KR> they could find, they work all over the world, and have approval in most 
KR> countries.

Funny, I've never seen one here (although the name does ring a bell).

Regards, Bill

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