Paul, at 12:51 on May 09 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> I don't think you actually understand how adaptive answer works.  It's not 
BG> a function of the remote modem at all.  If YOUR modem hears fax CNG tones 
BG> from the remote device, it should automatically switch into fax mode, and 
BG> issue the fax connect tones.  However, if it hears nothing (as is normal 
BG> when a modem calls), it issues its modem connect tones instead.  Therefore, 
BG> if you have a problem, it's with YOUR modem, nobody else's.

BG> But feel free to argue the point if you wish.  :)

PE> How do you explain that you could connect to me OK, but Brenton couldn't?  

I can't, nor will I even bother trying.  But think about it Paul,
particularly in light of the above, then try explaining how it can possibly
be anybody's modem's fault but your own.  But don't take my word for it,
ask Rod's dog.

Regards, Bill

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