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Subject: Re: Which modem? N2, GPL, etc.
From: netlarry@xhisx.com (Larry)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 07:01:00 -0500
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Not unless your lines are rock-solid...

A poorly running 56k modem, suffering from massive retries, will perform
much, much worse overall than a 28.8 modem that has a good, solid
connection with few retries.

-Larry

Bertram Hoenigmann <bertrh@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

> I'm interested in getting into online racing with GPL (VROC).  I presently
> have a 28.8 external USR Sportster, and AT&T for ISP.  Would it be
> worthwhile to upgrade to a 56K modem?  I've held off, because so far, I
> haven't seen a compelling reason to do it.
