Hello Alex!

Saturday December 14 1996 14:52, Alex Mcconnell wrote to Bill Grimsley:

 BG>> Rockwell's 56k will not be compatible with x2.
 > Why wouldn't it be compatible? The current USR modems are all compatible
 > with the Rockwell standard, the Rockwell 56K wouldn't be called x2
 > obviously, but it should be compatible, otherwise people are either going
 > to choose one or another. Incompatibility between the two when they become
 > more widespread would be a real inconvenience to everybody.

No, both Rockwell and USR are currently compatible with the ITU-TSS standards
(or rather, recommendations). Unless the ITU-TSS come out with a 56k
protocol, there's no reason for USR and Rockwell to be compatible, unless
one of them decides it's worthwhile.

Regards,
Hamish

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