On Monday, October 28 1996, Russell Brooks wrote to Paul Wankadia ...

 RB> I wouldn't buy a modem that doesn't know who its parents are.
 RB> If a kid doesn't know who his parents are...he is called a bastard.

Actually, the term applies to children who were born to unmarried parents.

But when taken in the context of a modem, you're probably right. :-)

John (japp{at}mpx.com.au)

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