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Re: Perceived Y2K problems

From: Dan Hollis <goemon () sasami anime net>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 18:40:23 -0800 (PST)


On Tue, 30 Nov 1999, Eric Germann wrote:

Since most switches aren't designed for 100% off hook load, anyone seen
any studies as to whether the switches will crash from that?


I seem to recall data from california, where a good number of handsets get
knocked off-hook during earthquakes. AFAIK no switch ever crashed as a
result of the load.

-Dan

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Perceived Y2K problems Eric Germann (Nov 30)
- Re: Perceived Y2K problems Dan Hollis (Nov 30)
  - Re: Perceived Y2K problems Alan Clegg (Nov 30)
- Re: Perceived Y2K problems Jared Mauch (Nov 30)
- Re: Perceived Y2K problems David Lesher (Nov 30)
  - Re: Perceived Y2K problems Steve Dispensa (Nov 30)
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- Re: Perceived Y2K problems David Lesher (Nov 30)
  - Re: Perceived Y2K problems Nathan Stratton (Nov 30)