Hi.
>
> > Savvy Listonians,
> >
> > A few months ago, I started getting failed handshakes from my ISP.  Usually
> > I don't get more than one, but sometimes two or three before successfully
> > connecting.  The only symptom is a weird change in pitch during the handshake,
> > and, of course, a failed connection.
> > So, what to you more knowledgeable types hypothesize?  :))
> > (USR Sportster 28.8 internal)
> >
> > Tia,
> >
> > Lance
> >
>
        I suggest you check:
        -Dial another modem, perhaps a BBS.
        -Perhaps there is a problem with your telephone line. Do you go through a
PBX? Then, try to test going direct.
        -Try another line, perhaps moving your modem or your PC.

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Javier Vizcaino. Ability Electronics. [log in to unmask]
  Starting point:        (-1)^(-1) = -1
  Applying logarithms: (-1)*ln(-1) = ln(-1)
  Since ln(-1) <> 0, dividing:  -1 = 1     (ln(-1) is complex, but exists)



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Javier Vizcaino. Ability Electronics. [log in to unmask]
  Starting point:        (-1)^(-1) = -1
  Applying logarithms: (-1)*ln(-1) = ln(-1)
  Since ln(-1) <> 0, dividing:  -1 = 1     (ln(-1) is complex, but exists)