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BS> *** Quoting Rick Collins to Neil Marcus dated 03-18-97 ***
> You should be aware that 56K is unlike the other protocols: the
> modems come in two versions, user and host. Host modems must be
> connected digitally to the telephone system, and that means an ISDN
>
BS> And here we go again.
I don't know why you're saying that. The "host" or "server" needs a
digital connection to the telco. That's what I said.
BS> ALL x2 severs require a digital telco connection.
BS> ALL x2 clients use the same analog connection we've
BS> always had. That's what is supposed to be so nice about x2.
BS> The client gets FAST downloads etc on data from the server
BS> without having to do more than buy a new modem.
BS> Yes?
That's what I said. The terminology is evolving to "host" rather
than "server", that's all.
TTFN. Rick.
Ottawa, ON 22 Mar 0:12
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