Re: SV: Modern hw-killing [mod: just one more!]

[Lynn Crumbling <lynn () X HJSOFT COM>]

On Fri, 9 Mar 2001, John Horn wrote:

> They are easily reset to the factory shipping settings. I would be
> more concerned with sustained frequency settings on monitors that are
> too far out specs. I'm not sure what protections modern monitors have
> but hopefully they incorporate some protection against this sort of
> thing.

Hi John,

Sure, I know that, and you know that, but is joe-user going to know what
the correct AT commands are to set all values to the factory values [if
there exists such a command] and then write the current config as the
default? A much better question question: do most users ignorant enough to
expose themselves to viruses, even know how to get command access to the
modem? Most of them just double-click on their aol icon or there dial-up
connection icon.

I have no doubt, that for the smart masses out there, this would be
trivial to fix. I was thinking more of the dumb mega-masses...

Anyway, I concede that the freq problem for old monitors would be far more
destructive than this modem "damage" could ever be. This'll be my last
comment on this thread, unless I suddenly come up with some brilliant idea
for flashing Raid cards...... hmmmmmm.......... ;)

Cheers,
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- Lynn

Lynn Crumbling, Sr. System Analyst
Analytical Design Solutions, Inc.
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