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echo: aust_modem
to: Rod Speed
from: Ian Smith
date: 1996-09-09 06:35:52
subject: Modem

WM> Is a 14.4 fast enough for the internet

 RS> Yes, its fine.

Generally speaking, I'd agree.  If you use a provider with better than
average bandwidth, are prepared to hang around till 2am or so, and mostly
call non-overseas sites, you can get some advantage from a faster modem,
sometimes.

Ian

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