ML>>> second (bps) modem technology that Hayes and US Robotics are
 ML>>> touting is not as flexible as a standard V.34 (28,800 bits per
 ML>>> second) analog

 LE>> $0.20 (my standard silly bet) says it's half-duplex.

 DH> Which if true, means it should be as rugged as blazes.

 DH> Full duplex echo canceling has to rank as the single dumbest stunt a
 DH> design committee ever pulled.

And you can bet Telstra will fight like hell to stop these things from
being used here.

Half Duplex = No echo canceling = How in Christ's name do we charge a timed
local call for this ???

Not to mentioned Foxtel and their broadband internet plans.

Optus/Optus Vision will no doubt end up on Telstra's side as well :-(

Regards,
Frank


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