jp> ml> non-v.90 connects are just like we're used to... the modems do their
 jp> ml> thing and connect at the highest speed mutually acceptable...

 jp> And what is "mutually acceptable" depends from the
 jp> respective makes and models of the modems at both ends of
 jp> the connection.  Manufacturers A's modems will negotiate
 jp> better with manufacturer B's modems than with manufacturer
 jp> C's modems.  This is why I asked the question.  Assuming
 jp> that I will be dialling a broad range of other modems,
 jp> would a USR Courier, a Hayes Accura, or some other modem
 jp> such as a Zoom Dualmode tend to negotiate the best transfer
 jp> speeds with the largest number of other modems ?

ahhh... sorry... i didn't understand the question as being phrased/intended
that way... the picture is much clearer now... sorry i can't answer your
question, though...


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