Hey Bob,
One other clue is the "size" of the modem card.  Software modems are usually
smaller, with very few circuits on the board.  The board itself is just a
"sliver" compared to the hardware modem.  A hardware still will be about the
same width as the mounting plate and the full length of the PCI slot.  If
it's a "Winmodem" it is a software modem.  If you have an empty serial port,
another option would be an "external" modem, as this would be a hardware
modem.  The problem with "external" modems,is of course the cost.  Most
"hardware" modems I've seen, are quit specific about stating that they are
"hardware" modems on the packaging.

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Thanks, Stan I'll look for one.  Can you give me a clue as to what to look
for when searching for a hardware modem?  I find most modems don't tell me
up front if they are hardware or software type.  I know the software modems
are generally the cheap ones, is there another clue?

Bob Warasila
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