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echo: aust_avtech
to: John Tserkezis
from: Bob Lawrence
date: 2004-07-26 13:49:06
subject: Computer dead end

JT> As I understand it, during transmit, each card looks at what it
JT> is supposed to be sending, and compares that with what is
JT> _actually_ being transmitted. If they're different, it assumes
JT> a clash and waits a random amount of time before trying again.

 Ahh... that makes sense. It might also explain why it's so sensitive
to termination (and reflections).

> I always wanted to try that... (getting a sister pregnant, that
> is).

JT> That's what I love about avtech. The subject always changes,
JT> and you never know how, why or in which direction.

 Insanity is like that... everyone is crazy on Splong (except me and
thee... and I'm a bit worried about thee).

Regards,
Bob



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