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Re: Modem gripe (WAS: CRL's modems)

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From: Philip J. Koenig
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 00:00
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paul@wco.com (0000-Admin(0000)) wrote:

>David Cassel (destiny@crl.com) wrote:
>: My "Very Fast" class modem only connects to CRL's modems at 14.4.  
>: 
>: No wonder the thing was so cheap a year ago--I've been told the modem's
>: protocol isn't supported by most modem manufacturers today.  (Though I can
>: connect to my other ISP at 24000--they're using one of the few modems that
>: still supports "Very Fast"...)
>: 
>: Get this:  I called the modem's manufacturer--Zoom--and they offered to 
>: upgrade my modem.  For only $89.00.
>: 
>: Now soliciting modem tips for my coming trip to Fry's....

>In order of preference:

>	1. US Robotics Courier V.34+
>	2. US Robotics Sportster V.34+
>	3. See 1. and 2.
>	4. Didn't you read number 3?

>;^)


Re: #2

I guess you haven't been reading comp.dcom.modems lately Paul?

(I agree w/ #1)



Phil


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From: pjk@aimnet.com (Philip J. Koenig)
Subject: Re: Modem gripe (WAS: CRL's modems)
Date: 1996/08/10
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