PE> It is a list of problems I had, I am not suggesting that they're
PE> ALL bugs.  Most of the ones to do with connection problems are
PE> signs of deficient code though, although not necessarily a bug on
PE> the part of the modem in question.

BG> You don't know that for sure though.  You're making assumptions based on 
BG> just one sample on one specific line.  

Yep, in those circumstances, the code is deficient.

BG> Hardly empirical evidence, is it?  

It is EXACTLY that.

BG> The reality is that with the Viper, the VAST majority of
"problems" were 
BG> errors with the manual, and NOT the modem itself.

Read what I said above, "to do with connection problems".

BG> So says the Courier manual as well.  I'd be surprised if +FAA=1 in the 
BG> init, and a normal answer string of ATA didn't work.  So go on, surprise 
BG> me...

I have AT+FAA=1;A operating now, I don't think you can do it in
two steps as you suggested.  BFN.  Paul.
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