You don't need to send specs to the project manager, you need to work with somebody that's REALLY in the telecom business.

I seriously can't believe that the PM has never heard of custom protocol. This is your biggest barrier to success right now.

Oh sure, I can send you my PRI "cheat sheet" if you're concerned about programming mistakes but, in the end, it may not be much help. Perfect programming is no match for uneducated people that are involved in the implementation cycle (and I DON'T mean you...you always have us on your side to help if needed).

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