NetNews Offline 2/NetNews Offline Volume 2.iso/news/comp/dcom/modems-part1/1004

Internet Message Format | 1996-08-05 | 14.3 KB

Path: pubxfer.news.psi.net !juge!bob
From: [e-mail] (Bob Juge)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: USR Courier vs Motorola Power
Date: 10 Jan 96 03:45:52
Organization: COMM Port OS/2 VMBBS 199.100.191.2
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4cvf97$[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: juge.com
X-FTN-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote in a message to All:

>Seeing how modems are changing I'd recommend you think twice about spending
>$450-500 for a modem that might be obsolete in a year or two when ISDN
>catches on.

 > So instead recommend that if they want a Courier, to get the Courier
 > I-modem.  The internal is available now on the USR Sysop Deal and to
 > anyone not a sysop that wants one.  Get both ISDN (although it's only
 > 64k and not 128k) and v.34+ in purchase.  I believe it's actually
 > cheaper than an just the plain internal v.Everything.

Both internal and external I-Modems are now available on the USR sysop deal:


PRODUCT                                                              PRICE
***************************************************************************
Prices subject to change without notice.

The Courier I-Modem is now available on the sysop program! The I-Modem
connects directly to a BRI ISDN line using its integrated NT-1. The I-Modem
will connect to other ISDN devices at speeds up to 64k, and to analog
modems at speeds up to 28.8k. It supports all the analog features of the
Courier V.Everything, including V.34/V.FC/Fax. An analog device port is
included, which can be used for dialing out with an analog telephone or
modem.

NEW!!!!!!!!!!!
External Courier I-Modem ISDN/V.34 Model 1                            $ 449
Internal Courier I-Modem ISDN/V.34 Model 1 (ISA)                      $ 399
***************************************************************************
External Courier V.Everything Dual Standard w/V.34 & FAX              $ 249
ComServer 486 for Ethernet w/V.34 & HST                               $ 995
U.S. Robotics support files, tech tips, and FAQ's on CD-ROM           $  60
U.S. Robotics T-shirt                                                 $  15

* European Sysops must now order via our office in France.
The BBS number is [phone], voice number is
[phone].  Be sure to read their EURODEAL rules as they differ from
USR/USA.

**International version - a separate power supply must be ordered if the
modem is used outside the U.S. or Canada.  International power supply is 220
volts; Domestic power supply is 110 volts.  At least one (1) power supply must
be ordered with each international modem.

***For detailed information and technical specifications on the above products,
call the U.S. Robotics Technical Support Department at 800-550-7800.
International callers can call 1-708-982-5010. You can also FAX at 708-676-7314

or try our Fax on Demand at 800-762-6163 or 708-676-8536.  In Europe
call [phone] or FAX [phone].

===================================

U.S. ROBOTICS SYSOP SUPPORT PROGRAM

General:

This section describes the rules of the U.S. Robotics
SYSOP Program.  U.S. Robotics reserves the right to modify or change these
rules at any time.

Scope:

The U.S. Robotics SYSOP Program permits QUALIFIED SYSOPs to purchase current
U.S. Robotics products at a reduced price.  The purpose of this program is to
continue the close relationship established many years ago between
U.S. Robotics and the Sysop community. Participants should recognize that our
ability to continue the program is dependent upon the strong position
U.S. Robotics enjoys in the reseller channel, with the distributors and
dealers, VARs, etc. that continue to buy and resell our products to home and
business users around the world.  It is our intent to maintain the integrity
of our channel relationships by closely scrutinizing each SYSOP sale to
ensure that we only sell products to qualified SYSOPs.



Qualifications:

1.  The SYSOP states that he/she is NOT in the business of
reselling computer products and/or related peripherals, including modems.
Qualified resellers may take advantage of other programs offered by
U.S. Robotics by calling [phone] and asking for the dealer sales
representative for your area. International callers may call 1-708-982-5010.

2.  The SYSOP has been operating the bulletin board system
for at least six (6) months and that this activity can be verified by dialing
into the bulletin board system.  Typically user logs, activity logs, and local
message bases are a good source for verifying activity.

*** The exception to this rule is as follows:

If you are a registered owner of any of the following software packages
US Robotics automatically waives the 6 month verification portion of the
qualifications.  US Robotics is proud to have entered into this agreement
with:

**********************************************************************

The participating vendors are:

PC Board(Clark Development )            [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS

Wildcat!(Mustang Software Inc.)         [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS

TBBS(eSOFT)                             [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS
                                        [phone] FAX

Power Board(NUIQ Software Inc.)         [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS
                                        [phone] BBS
                                        [phone] FAX

Searchlight                             (800)780-LITE Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS

T.P Board and Front Door                [phone] Voice Dos

RemoteAccess(Wantree Development)       [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS

The Major BBS (Galaticomm, Inc.)        [phone] Voice Dos or Unix
                                        [phone] BBS

First Class (SoftArc)                   [phone] Voice Mac(E-Mail)
                                        [phone] BBS

TeleFinder (Spider Island)              [phone] Voice Mac
                                        [phone] BBS

DLG  (TelePro Technologies)             [phone] Voice Amiga
                                        [phone] BBS

Celerity/Alacrity (Lexicon Computing)   [phone] BBS   Dos

TEAMate (MMB Development Corp)          [phone] Voice Unix

Vision-X (Eid Youssef)                  [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] BBS
                                        [phone] BBS

Hermes II (Computer Classifieds)        [phone] Voice Mac
                                        [phone] BBS

NovaLink Professional(ResNova Software) [phone] Voice Mac
                                        [phone] BBS

MediaHost for Windows                   [phone] Voice Windows
             (MediaHouse Software Inc.) [phone] BBS

Xenolink(Xenomiga Technology)           [phone] Voice Amiga
                                        [phone] FAX

TSX BBS (S&H Computer Systems Inc.)     [phone] Voice Dos
                                        [phone] FAX
                                        [phone] BBS

***********************************************************************

3.  The SYSOP understands that the number of modems that may be obtained
under this program is limited to the number of working, VERIFIABLE data
lines.  Data lines MUST be dedicated for modem use only and MUST be available
24 hours a day for modem access.  Modems purchased under this program MUST be
used on one of the stated lines.

4.  The SYSOP agrees to post an appropriate logon notice, visible to users
of the bulletin board, which states that said bulletin board uses and
supports U.S. Robotics brand products.

5.  The SYSOP agrees that he/she intends to operate the bulletin board, for
which these products are purchased, for at least six (6) months post
purchase.  The U.S. Robotics logon must remain in effect for six (6) months
to allow verification that the bulletin board is in place and that the
U.S. Robotics promotional message is being displayed.

6.  The SYSOP agrees that, in order to avoid conflict with the U.S. Robotics
reseller channel, modems purchased under this program cannot be re-sold
without the expressed written consent of U.S. Robotics.  Violation of this
policy will result in the SYSOP's being ineligible for future participation
in the U.S. Robotics SYSOP program.  In addition, any warranties on modems
re-sold without U.S. Robotics authorization will be null and void.

7.  The SYSOP understands that initialization of the verification process may
take from one (1) to fifteen (15) days depending on the number of orders being
processed by the SYSOP Support Department, and difficulty in verifying your
bulletin board.  Shipment of product will take from two (2) to six (6) weeks.
QUANTITIES MAY BE LIMITED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF THE PRODUCT ORDERED.
U.S. Robotics will ship product(s) to QUALIFIED SYSOPs as soon as possible
after:

  A.   The SYSOP completes the order form and questionnaire found on the
       U.S. Robotics BBS via the SYSOP command at the main menu.  These must
       be filled-out on-line as no mail-in orders will be accepted.

Prepaid orders will NOT be processed until payment has been received by
U.S. Robotics.  After placing an order on the board, a SYSOP wishing to
prepay his/her order should send a money order or cashier's check for
U.S. funds to:

U.S. Robotics
SYSOP Support Program
7770 N. Frontage Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077

It is imperative that the SYSOP name, voice phone number and BBS phone number
be indicated for identification purposes.  A personal or company check is
acceptable, but the check must be certified.
NO CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE DEPOSITED BY U.S. ROBOTICS
UNTIL THE SYSOP's BBS HAS BEEN VERIFIED.

*********************************************************
** Wire transfers MUST be pre-approved by the          **
** U.S. Robotics Sysop Department.                     **
*********************************************************

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
$ U.S. Robotics will now accept credit card orders.     $
$ The ordering door will take all the credit card       $
$ information online. Charges will not be applied to    $
$ the account until the BBS has been verified by a      $
$ SYSOP administrator.                                  $
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$


  B.   The SYSOP understands that once an order is placed, it cannot be
       changed.  If you are uncertain as to the product you want to purchase,
       you may consult the Information & Text Files file area of this bulletin
       board for product information.  Or, you may call the U.S. Robotics
       Technical Support Department at [phone] or call our
       Fax on Demand system at 800-762-6163  or  708-676-8536.

  C.   Your board will be verified by a U.S. Robotics Online Support Analyst.
       We MUST be able to connect with your bulletin board to verify board
       status.  In the event that we are uncertain of your board status, you
       will be notified by a U.S. Robotics representative.  We will advise
       you as best we can as to what you need to provide in order to have your
       board verified (appropriate logon, copy of phone bill, software
       registration, etc.).  In no case will we verify a board until we are
       certain that it meets the requirements of the program.

  D.   U.S. Robotics will not accept voice phone-in orders.

  E.   U. S. Robotics reserves the right to modify, change or cancel this
       program at any time.

  F.   If you have any questions regarding this program, please call
       [phone] for clarification.



*** THANK YOU ***


ADDENDUM

We realize that all Bulletin Boards are not the same and we are not always
able to ascertain their validity during our normal verification process.
In order not to exclude those Bulletin Boards from our program, we may
request additional information such as copies of telephone bills, proof of
software purchase and/or registration and network and association membership.
This information will only be requested by U.S. Robotics in rare cases and
can not be used solely as a means of qualification.

Before placing an order, please take steps to ensure the process goes as
easily as possible.

1. Create a login for U.S. Robotics

2. Ensure no questionnaires or voting is necessary

3. If your logon requires information other than password be sure to include
   this information on the order.

4. Once this is established logon under the U.S. Robotics ID and look for
   verifiable proof of six months activity.  If you can't find it, odds are
   we won't be able to either.

 ** US Robotics CAN NOT download special software to verify  **
 ** your BBS.  We support the basic communication platforms. **

 U.S. Robotics is determined to provide a SYSOP Program which is fair and
 equitable to everyone.  Any requests made of SYSOPs in order to verify
 Bulletin Boards are made in order to ensure that the program serves the
 entire SYSOP community and protect the USR distribution channel as well.

 We will make every effort to process each and every order in a professional
 and courteous manner.  Please help us to provide the type of service you want
 and deserve by filling-out the order form as completely and accurately as
 possible and responding to our requests for additional information in a
 prompt manner.


*** THANK YOU ***

Contact Points for U.S. Robotics
BBS - 708-982-5092 (Enter messages to "SYSOP SUPPORT")
FAX - 708-676-7314
Fax on Demand - 800-762-6163  or  708-676-8536
Compuserve - GO USROBOTICS  76711,707
America Online - Keyword USROBOTICS
FIDO - 1:115/500
RIME - USRUSA  #174
PRIME - 98:212/1
Internet - [e-mail]
           www.usr.com
           ftp.usr.com
Voice Sysop Support   800-550-7800
                    1-708-982-5010
Sales   800-DIAL-USR
      1-708-982-5010
----
11/22/95
USRobotics Inc.

                                   - Bob
Compuserve: 72662,3547
Internet  : [e-mail]