[H-GEN] Re: Internal Modem and Linux

[Steven Lawrance]

(Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs Steven Lawrance <steven at sia.net.au>)

The charred remains of Michael Anthon smolder:
> 1. Definitely make sure it is NOT a WinModem (this applies equally to
> external modems of course), although I understand that this WinModem concept
> kinda didn't really take too well in the market place there are still a few
> around.

There's heaps.  All those 56k internal PCI modems you see are 'winmodems'.
I've often seen ISA 56k modems advertised for around $30 more than the PCI
variety, which I believe aren't winmodems.  (16/8 bit bus not fast enough?)
External serial winmodems don't exist AFAIK, but USB ones might.

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