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Max Timchenko <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 19 Nov 1999 00:15:54 +0200
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Hello 8-),

  Here are 3 sure ways to tag a modem:

  If the box says "Microsoft Windows [version] only" or any equivalent
statement, it will always be a WinModem.

  If the modem is external and connects to COM port, it is Hardware.

  If you can plug the modem in and it runs on generic AT-driver (I
believe this is called "Hayes compatible command set") without
installing any model-specific drivers, it is Hardware. But to be
certain you'll have to try different speeds/protocols/error
detection/compression etc.. takes some time to try all options out.

  Other clues are not that certain.

Thursday, November 18, 1999, 12:47:58 AM, you wrote:

-> Otherwise one other quick tip which will also help
-> but by no means is definite is to ask if it is jumperable.

>> >How can I tell if a modem is a MODEM? What features should I be looking
>> >for? Or, what questions should I be asking?
>>
>> A good start is to avoid PCI modems. An ISA modem can *usually* be counted
>> on to be a hardware based modem. Be sure you have an available ISA slot if
>> you buy one of these.

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