On Wed, 24 Jan 2001, Jeff Waugh wrote:
> <quote who="Michael Still">
>
> > I'm not sure if you can just plug two ADSL modems into a each end of a
> > phone connection and have it work. It is certainly an interesting idea.
>
> That's like running two email clients at the ends of a Cat 5 cable, and
> expecting them to route mail.
>
> You need an exchange.
> (Note: The word 'exchange' in the previous sentence was not capitalised.)
Surely that's like saying I can't plug 2 56k modems into a phone
connection and have it go. I'm not saying you wouldn't have to place a
phone call, but can you get an ADSL-like modem that dials and then runs at
most excellent speeds?
Mikal
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