Hayes Compatible: Hayes Microcomputer Products is one of the leading manufacturers of modems and has developed a language called the AT command set for controlling modems that has become the de facto standard. Any modem that recognizes Hayes modem commands is said to be Hayes-compatible. This is very useful because most communications programs use Hayes modem commands. Virtually all modems manufactured today are Hayes-compatible.

 

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