On Tue, 12 Aug 1997, Richard Hodges wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Aug 1997, Marty Likier wrote:
>
> > At 04:32 PM 8/11/97 -0400, Sam wrote:
> > >Marty--
> > >
> > >Why are you avoiding the 56k questions? Its obvious you're out there.
> >
> > Honestly I thought the question was already answered earlier today. We are
> > shipping cards,
>
> Are you shipping to (non-beta) Internet Service Providers?
> That is a YES or NO question. Please answer YES or NO!
>
> >, and no they're not going UPS. Unfortunately, the UPS strike
> > 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
>
> You believe... Please answer (yes or no), is the strike causing
> your delay?
>
> > are willing to accept from their customers, and so we are dealing with
> > getting modems out as quickly as we can. Manufacturing has got the pedal to
> > the metal, but your patience is still greatly appreciated.
>
> You still have not answered why we are waiting...
>
> Marty, your customers are reasonable people. We understand that there
> are technical problems that can screw up your schedules. But you are
> evading the questions.... That is unacceptable!
>
> I can only guess that someone made a *REALLY STUPID* mistake in
> engineering, and you are scare shitless that someone will find out.
> So you ignore some questions and LIE about others.
>
> Yes, I am calling you a LIAR. The modems are NOT shipping, and you
> are trying to confuse us into thinking it is someone else's fault.
> Your behaviour is the problem. Tell us the truth, and we will grit
> our teeth and wait... You do want our respect, don't you?
>
> > ComOS 3.7 is required to run the new cards. We wouldn't have shipped the
> > cards if the ComOS wasn't forthcoming.
>
> Again, you did not answer the question. Sigh...
>
> -Richard
>
> --------------------------------------------
> Richard Hodges | (702) 888-3000
> Alpine Internet | 400 Fairview Drive
> rh@alpine.net | Carson City, NV 89701
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>
>
>
Rick Horowitz
Vice President
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