Vern;
I'm fairly sure you will need a ISA slot modem for a machine of that
vintage.
And one that is a "hardware" modem as opposed to a "winmodem"
Or you could use an external serial port modem.
I like US Robotics (3com)  modems mainly because the drivers are easy to
find.
Just checked www.pricewatch.com several ISA modems are listed in the $20
range.
I still use ISA modems once in awhile for older machines I repair.

<>< Larry Fisk
         Fisk Computers
           Fruitvale, Idaho
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vern Plumlee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 2:36 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Modem for a 486


> Hi!! I am upgrading a 486DX strictly for email use and since it doesn't
have a modem I was wondering what modem the list would suggest for this
antique.

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