On Jul 24, 1995 at 07:39, Bill Grimsley of 3:711/934.18{at}fidonet wrote:

 BG> Dunno, gallup polls sample fewer than 0.5% of the population, yet that is
 BG> still generally considered to be a fairly representative cross-section.

And how accurate are Morgan-Gallup polls in predicting outcomes?

 BG> Can't comment here, as the last dial-up *NIX system I called (Qld Uni)
 BG> actually required 7-E-1, and a few "enters" to connect
(at 2400 as well).

Did I say something about "properly configured"?  ;-)

 db>> Don't you wish new car prices followed this curve?"
 BG>
 BG> Different types of industries though.

So?  People can dream, can't they?!  ;-)

 BG> Rod disagrees with you, but I know you won't lose any sleep over that.
 BG> :)

All the more reason to celebrate!

 BG> Whilst Austel-approval used to be a requirement for using PCs with
 BG> modems, I don't think it applies any more.  Might give Austel a ring
 BG> (toll free, of course!) and ask them.  :)

I don't think they make a big deal about it because they realise that
having AUSTEL-approval doesn't really do much for PCs, especially not these
days, anyway.

 BG> (The reason for the smiley should be obvious, BTW)

:-)


    - dave
    d.begley{at}ieee.org

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