BKISDNDM.RVW 961210 "ISDN for Dummies", David Angell, 1995, 1-56884-331-3, U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.99 %A David Angell dangell@angell.com %C 155 Bovet Road, Suite 310, San Mateo, CA 94402 %D 1995 %G 1-56884-331-3 %I International Data Group (IDG Books) %O U$19.99/C$26.99/UK#18.99 415-312-0650 fax: 415-286-2740, +1-415-655-3299 %P 332 %S for Dummies %T "ISDN for Dummies" In chapter two, we are told the PRI (Primary Rate Interface, the large economy size of ISDN) is beyond the scope of the book. Fair enough, on a practical level, although conceptually rather odd. BRI (Basic Rate Interface) is what most home or small office users will want. But then why does Appendix B give us over forty pages of detail on ISDN wiring and power guidelines? This inconsistency of level is unfortunately typical of the book. The introductory section explaining ISDN and its benefits is vague and undependable. (Or even self-contradictory: we are told in one place that ISDN lines are $15 a month, and fifteen pages later they are $50 a month.) Yet chapters three and four, on the basic requirements for service, equipment, and setup, are very good. Much of chapters five through sixteen simply describe specific products. As usual, the later chapters give company contact information. Probably useful, but not altogether reliable. copyright Robert M. Slade, 1997 BKISDNDM.RVW 961210 ====================== roberts@decus.ca rslade@vcn.bc.ca rslade@vanisl.decus.ca Ceterum censeo CNA Financial Services delendam esse Please note the Peterson story - http://www.netmind.com/~padgett/trial.htm