Re: Predictions on what ISDN can be used for?

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From: George Bray
Date: Tue, 09 Oct 1990 16:25

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David Gast writes:

>> The "Caller Identification" can be used to retrieve all the details
>> of the last pizza you ordered. Same again?

> If I walk in, they probably don't know so why should they be 
> entitled to extra information because I use a phone?

I agree with you David. Caller ID can be used for good and bad things.
I'm not starting another "Caller ID" thread here, just mentioning
that's one of ISDNs facilities.

FYI, Caller ID costs an additional $200 on a Basic ISDN line in Australia.

George Bray

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Subject: Re: Predictions on what ISDN can be used for?
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