PE> Yeah, I get a particular line, get two different measurements
PE> from them, compare them, see that they're wildly different, and
PE> the pet theory about the numbers reflecting the line quality
PE> just sort of disappears in a puff of smoke. BFN. Paul.

BL> I have realised that it is pointless trying to explain electronics
BL> to an idiot who thinks you can test a comm link with one modem. if
BL> you ever understand that much, perhaps I'll try again.
BL>  But in the meantime, consider this:
BL>    Bill is the most experienced one here with modems.
BL>    I am a electronic engineer.
BL>    Joe is a development engineer with USR.
BL>  We three say one thing and you say another.
BL> Does this make you suspect that you may be wrong? If not, your
BL> stupidity is terminal and do not bother replying.

Look on the bright side. He doesn't plan on breeding.
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