Re: The new 56K standard is SET!!!! It is called V.pcm

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From: Keith R. Williams
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 00:00

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On Sat, 17 Jan 1998 14:06:30, "GeorgeKnighton" <myname@ibm.net> 
wrote:

> It's a little trickier than some of the hype will lead you to believe.
> 
> The actual data pump might need to be flash upgradeable, and I've only seen
> certain specific 3Com/USR models that offer this feature.
> 
> If the other manufacturers are offering free upgrades, it might involve a
> hardware solution, which might involve physically changing chips or even
> removing the modem and shipping it back.

I believe all USR Couriers and 56K Sportsters have flashable data
pumps.  The later 33.6K Sportsters do as well (the ones 
upgradeable to 56K with a flash).  Some email has said that 
Rockwell data pumps are not completly flashable.  They will have 
to be replaced for v.pcm.  

One more unknown for the pot: There was some discussion a while 
ago about whether there was enough flash on the USR modems to add
v.pcm.  I don't think this question will be answered for some 
time.  

----
   Keith

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Subject: Re: The new 56K standard is SET!!!! It is called V.pcm
Date: 1998/01/17
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