Subj : From a purely mechanical To : CHARLES ANGELICH From : JAY EMRIE Date : Fri Jan 14 2005 09:58 am CA>JE> Thinking back, I have NEVER had a problem with RJ-11 CA>JE> connectors, except when the plastic "locking tab" broke off CA>JE> or became distorted. For the most part, once plugged in CA>JE> they stayed plugged in more or less indefinitely. CA>You're kidding right? "You NEVER had a problem ... except when CA>... the ... tab broke off or became distorted." Isn't that a CA>problem? Nope, not a problem with the connector - just a problem with my man handling the item. CA>JE> I have never had a problem with USB connectors except when CA>JE> I try to plug one in upside down. Somehow they do not seem CA>JE> to fit that way. :-) CA>If you used a laptop and traveled frequently (bi-weekly) so CA>that plugging/unplugging of the USB cables was also frequent CA>you would discover just how shabby the USB connector really is. I suppose I must plug and unplug USB connections a dozen times a day when working on various computers. That ought to meet your specs. Jay --- þ OLXWin 1.00a þ Vultures only fly with carrion luggage. * Origin: Try Our Web Based QWK: DOCSPLACE.ORG (1:123/140) .