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Can someone tell me what a Winmodem is? I see it mentioned alot on the list.
At 10:12 10/02/99 -0500, you wrote:
> Ted Neitz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>Hi,
>>
>>I'm looking to upgrade my modem from a 28.8 to a 56K. Can anyone provide
>me
>>with the advantages/disadvantages of a modem using a PCI bus vs the ISA
>bus.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for your help.
>>
>>Ted Neitz
>>[log in to unmask]
>
>Hi,
> Although I have never dealt with PCI modems, they have been discussed
>alot on this list. Here are the pro's and con's I see based on the emails
>on this list and other sources.
>
>Pros: Full PNP in Windows 9X; Greater bandwith availible; Easier to reuse
>(Intel and Microsoft's PC 98 specification requires NO ISA cards. This
>won't matter to a home user unless you want to use the modem in a futer
>motherboard upgrade (It's possible that motherboards may only have one (or
>no) ISA slots soon (hey, they're already down to two on many new ones).
>
>Cons: Many are win modems (the greater bandwith makes it easier to hide
>the performance hit of a winmodem). Many users seem to have configuration
>problems with PCI modems.
>
>These are only my opinions, I could be wrong.
>
>HTH,
>Donald Gaither
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