Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 09:14:58 +0900 (JST) From: Michael Hancock <michaelh@cet.co.jp> To: Terry Lambert <terry@lambert.org> Cc: phk@critter.tfs.com, hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: isdn code Message-ID: <Pine.SV4.3.93.961002090602.1243A-100000@parkplace.cet.co.jp> In-Reply-To: <199610011756.KAA01968@phaeton.artisoft.com>
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On Tue, 1 Oct 1996, Terry Lambert wrote: > > The Teles driver only supports HDLC and does not support PPP, though I > > think they are working on PPP support. I think most FreeBSD Teles Users > > in Germany prefer HDLC because it has less overhead than PPP, so most of > > the effort goes there. This doesn't help for those who need to connect to > > other vendors devices that are most likely use PPP. > > Sounds like a situation where you'd want to say "American, if you want > support, write it", not "German, we are going to drop your driver unless > you support American hardware and protocols". > > Sound like the code isn't being Americanized; that's far different than > it not being maintained. Or you can look at it as not strongly supporting a broader audience. For example, most of the major vendors support multiple international interfaces. It's should just be a configuration option, select ATT, NT, NTT, EuroISDN, etc. The communications gurus tell me that it really isn't that difficult to provide support the for various interfaces. However, in this case you do need to consider how many people will buy the Teles card in the US or elsewhere. Regards, Mike Hancock
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