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From: brian@shift.lan.awfulhak.org (Brian Somers)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: USR x2 modems???
Date: 18 Mar 1997 11:49:59 GMT
Organization: Awfulhak Ltd.
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In article <y7zpvwyyep2.fsf@hzsbc259.nl.lucent.com>,
Peter Mutsaers <plm@lucent.com> writes:
>>> On Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:56:13 -0500, Jamie Bowden <jamie@inna.net> said:
>
> JB> Even at 53k, they weren't meeting FCC spec last I heard, and
> JB> you're right, it's 3com. 3com is planning on using the
> JB> Lucent/Rockwell technology. I expect X2 to die of obscurity,
> JB> as it should.
>
> JB> Jamie Bowden
>
> JB> Network Administrator, TBI Ltd.
>
> I don't know what I expect, but I hope that both will die. They delay
> the introduction and use of ISDN, which is much more reliable and
> cleaner anyway.
<RANT>
Nothing can possibly delay the introduction and use of ISDN more than
BT here in the UK. BT is the primary telecoms provider, and charge
#300 per quarter for ISDN (#500 including #200 worth of free calls).
That's around $140 per month for the pleasure of an ISDN line !
To compound problems, BT had (maybe still do) a policy of disconnecting
ISDN lines that weren't used for 30 days or thereabouts - so that they
could re-use them. Needless to say, the client was still billed for
the privilege of owning fresh air, and had to wait for a BT callout if
they wanted it reconnected so that they could actually use the line !
The company I currently work for spends about #8000 per month on
ISDN lines, and last week they accidently disconnected our 'net
connection line due to a #50 outstanding bill for another line. It
took them 5 days to come out and reconnect it !
</RANT>
IMHO, USR is going to push the telecom companies into offering a
competitive ISDN service - it's a good thing !
--
Brian <brian@awfulhak.demon.co.uk> <brian@freebsd.org>
<http://www.awfulhak.demon.co.uk>
Don't _EVER_ lose your sense of humour !