Re: 56K Modems Shipping..

Stephen Fisher (lithium@cia-g.com)
Mon, 11 Aug 1997 15:48:54 -0600 (MDT)

On Mon, 11 Aug 1997, Howard Leadmon wrote:

> OK, so if this is true, and considering that we are #12 on the list,
> and even FedEx Economy is 2day, I should have my modems by this
> Wednesday at the latest as I am sure being #12 should get me in the
> first batch leaving your facility..

Sounds right.

> I will look forward to the cards, and will let the list know if they
> actually arrive over the next couple days..

I'm 281 down the list.. oh well.

> The other million dollar question is where do we get the ComOS 3.7 to
> run the new modems?? As we are an official mirror, I can see it hasn't
> showed up here yet.. As I suspect the new boards are going to be
> totally useless without a new ComOS...

Good question. Marty/MZ/Someone at Livingston - when will the new ComOS
be released?

> > Honestly I thought the question was already answered earlier today. We are

It was, by someone saying that Debie (I believe) in Sales told them that
they are now shipping. Unfortunately, we've heard that many times from
people relaying what Livingston has told them and it has yet to be true.

> > shipping cards, and no they're not going UPS. Unfortunately, the UPS strike

That's good.

> > has a somewhat crippling affect on the other parcel carriers. I believe
> > FEDEX and the likes, have placed limits on the number of packages that they
> > are willing to accept from their customers, and so we are dealing with

At a time, or something like that yes.

> > getting modems out as quickly as we can. Manufacturing has got the pedal to
> > the metal, but your patience is still greatly appreciated.

Thank you SO MUCH FOR THE RESPONSE! I trust that you wouldn't lie/goof up
such information to us so I'll be waiting!

- Steve
- Systems Manager
- Community Internet Access, Inc.
- Gallup and Grants, New Mexico