Subj : Re: Big nostalgia hits
To   : Gamgee
From : Bob Worm
Date : Sat Nov 18 2023 21:43:23

  Re: Re: Big nostalgia hits
  By: Gamgee to Bob Worm on Sat Nov 18 2023 09:07:00

Hi, Gamgee.

 > Well, the different speeds/protocols did negotiate differently.  I never
 > did it, but with enough practice/effort, I'd think one could learn the
 > differences.  :-)

Oh this was not the "that's a 14.4k melody" vs. "that's 33.6k" - this was always *trying* to connect at 56k but usually getting around 40k due to the distance of the call.

 >  BW> Oh, wow - you just gave me a flashback to Dan Douglas' Duke
 >  BW> Smoochem 3D, an amazingly accurate replica of UK life built in
 >  BW> the Duke3D engine. It's the most British thing ever...
 >
 > Hehe, haven't heard of that one.

It's rather good, I'd encourage anyone to watch it. For anyone who hasn't been to the UK it would be very random but, I presume, that would be fun in and of itself.

BobW

BobW
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