Date: Sat, 16 Mar 1996 09:29:18 -0600 (CST) From: Joe Greco <jgreco@brasil.moneng.mei.com> To: dennis@etinc.com (dennis) Cc: hackers@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Microsoft "Get ISDN"? Message-ID: <199603161529.JAA24173@brasil.moneng.mei.com> In-Reply-To: <199603151940.OAA00351@etinc.com> from "dennis" at Mar 15, 96 02:40:50 pm
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> >All the terminal adaptors I've seen support AT-style commands. Admittedly, > >the configuration commands are generally non-portable, but that's a one-shot > >deal - you only set the TA up once - and all the relevant AT commands you're > >used to with modems work just fine after that. > > It frightens me that the "future" is in high-speed async... :-) Me too. However, the alternatives are relatively so much more expensive... Sync serial requires a fairly pricey sync serial card. (Sorry Dennis, much as I like your products, the truth of the matter is that I can get a 16550 dual port card for $30). Ethernet bridges are pricey AND require you to spend yet more cash on an Ethernet card for the PC. Unfortunately lots of folks are cost-sensitive, so even though async may be technologically "less superior" (unless somebody writes a driver for the Hayes ESP cards in enhanced mode)... Sigh. ... JG
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