If you have not already done so, please visit our v.90 upgrade page for information on your brand of modem. Unfortunately, no. The FCC capped certain types of data-transmission rates at 53K, which affects ALL 56K and v.90 modems. More importantly, the AVERAGE connection rate of 56K modems is only in the mid-40K range; most independent testing puts it between 42K and 46K. So, clearly 56K is not a guaranteed connection rate. Rather, it is a maximum speed that you'll hope to approach while online.

The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard included with Windows XP can transfer certain Windows settings from your old computer to the new one (including your personalized Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, desktop, display, and dial-up connection settings) and your data files. Move Me can transfer all of your Windows settings, all of your data files, plus all of your applications.

First off, see if your phone line is 56K compatible (go here), then determine what kind of modem you have. To do this, goto the Control Panel applet, (Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel), open the Modems control panel. Look under the "The following modems are setup on this computer" heading to find out the manufacturer and model of your modem. Using this information, you can either goto the manufacturers website directly (if you know that URL) or search the K56Flex website.

Generally speaking, the 56k modems manufactured since late 1997 have been shipped with one of three protocols. The original two were 'flex' and 'x2'. Both of these protocols were replaced by the new 'v.90' protocol. If you are not running the 'v.90' protocol, you will still be able to connect, but you may be limited to 28.8k speed. Even if your modem is not 'v.90' then it may be possible to upgrade it with a software patch.

The early SDRAM DIMM design has 2 clock inputs to drive all the SDRAM chip. This was found to be insufficient due to loading on these inputs. Some 4 clock modules will not work in systems that are designed for 2 clock, but some will. SOME 2 clock modules might not work in systems designed for 4 clocks, but then again some will.

Currently, we have been providing free updates to our software. The updates include fixing minor glitches to the program and adding additional embroidery formats. The updates are free and will remain free. You can obtain the updates from our website or a local Amazing Designs dealer. An upgrade is when significant changes are made to the program and an additional cost is necessary.

The DW6000 is the next generation DIRECWAY System modem with a sleek new design. It makes connecting to the Internet easier by incorporating DIRECWAY software inside the DW6000 unit. So, there's no DIRECWAY software to load on your computer, or upgrades to download. The DW6000 automatically updates itself via the satellite.

Sculpted nails are created by applying a "nail form" under the tip of your natural nail. The nail technician sculpts the nail and free edge, forming the length and shape of an artificial nail. A tip with an overlay is an application using a "plastic" nail tip, gluing it to your natural nail and applying a nail product over the top of both your natural nail and the tip.

Technical rules, like standards, are "specifications" defining the characteristics and/or the performance requirements of products, services, and so on. Many other regulations are mandatory, their application being required in laws passed by a government. However, most technical standards are drafted by standards bodies, conforming to recognized procedures, and are for voluntary implementation.

Unfortuantely this depends on your hardware itself. Some of the older v.90 modems that were upgraded from x2 or K56Flex to v.90 just do not have the hardware needed to implement v.92. In those cases, you would have to buy a new modem to get v.92 capablities. All other modems should be V.92 upgradable via a free firmware update or software driver update. Please check with your computer or modem manufacturer for further details on their v.

No, ADSL modems are very different technology to any existing dial up modem. If you have an existing ADSL modem it may be able to be used with the service.

Xecunet DSL provides high-speed internet access directly to you over your telephone line, whereas cable modem offers high-speed internet access over a cable television line which means the bandwidth would be shared with everyone in the local loop. This then means that cable-modem access may slow down if there are too many people using it.

In DSL terms, the difference between a modem and a router is the number of computers it can provide the Internet to. A modem is suitable for a single computer connected to broadband. Routers are designed to share the connection between multiple computers. If you have more than one computer in the house, then you should choose an ADSL router.

A modem converts your computers data packets into an analogue signal (sounds a bit like a fax machine) and uses the normal telephone network to pass this to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) who then turns the signal back into data and thus enabling your computer to communicate on the Internet. ISDN also uses the telephone network to transmit data to the ISP but does not convert the data to analogue signals; instead it uses digital equipment at the exchange and on your computer.

When you upgrade, all the old settings, programs, files, etc are saved and used with the new XP installation. In a clean install, you have the option of reformatting the partition where XP will be installed. Unless circumstances absolutely prohibit a clean install, I never recommend the upgrade install.

Sculpted Nails: are created by applying a "nail form" under the tip of your natural nail (at the end of your finger) by which your nail technician/manicurist sculpts the nail and free edge, forming the length and shape of the artificial nail. Tip With Overlay: is an application using a "plastic" nail tip, gluing it to your natural nail and applying a nail product over the top. Top of page

The "dry" form of ARMD refers to the atrophic form which is characterized, in its late stages, by the degeneration (i.e. atrophy) of the retina in a region that includes the macula. "Dry" ARMD develops and progresses slowly over a period of 5-10 years or longer. Appoximately 85% of the total ARMD patient population has this atrophic form. The less prevalent, "wet" type of ARMD is also referred to as neovascular or exudative ARMD.