Daniel,
There are, of course, internal hardware modems also. They tend to cost a bit
less too.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Skilleter" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:26 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] COM 5


> There is no problem with the modems, at all
> It is simply what is known as a software modem. My Netcomm is on Com5
> Others are on Com3. They are also known as WinModems which means the
program
> you are using must be a windows based program. This is normal
> for such a software modem. Com5 is also a software based comport thats why
> it is not detected under dos, What programs are you using,
> there are a few ways around it, Use windows based software which supports
> software modems, or buy a hardware external modem.
>
> Bitcom (the Fax and Data transfer program) detects this as a MWAVE Modem.
>
> Regards
> Daniel Skilleter
> Pacpacific Australia
> Wholesale PC'S & Peripherals
>
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