I think I'm catching the tail-end of this conversation thread but I would
like to add my two cents. I used to be against 'winmodems' and nothing takes
the place of a hardware modem especially if you are running a non-Windows
based PC. However, with the right processor, which is generally better than
the processor the manufacturer recommends, USR-based and Lucent-based
'winmodem' are good products. I currently used a Lucent-based modem in my
work machine and in my son's 'play' machine and both provide me with good
performance.

However, I do keep a hardware based modem handy and available.

> -----Original Message-----
> Let's see if I get shot down for this one.
> Personally I cannot stand winmodems either.  Like most have suggested, shy
> away from PCI modems, though I think that 3Com/USR makes one
> hardware based
> PCI modem, model 2977.  Otherwise one other quick tip which will also help
> but by no means is definite is to ask if it is jumperable.
> Have a great day


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