While I have read many good suggestions on this, I think it will continue to
be controversial.  However, I would like to provide you with a URL to check
out.  This is from a local computer magazine, and the authors are well
versed in their fields.  It may provide some insight for you.  It is:

http://www.computerbits.com/archive/19990600/network9906.htm

Good luck!

Kyle


>Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Modem recommendation for 486
>
>On 29 Jun 99, at 11:33, Mike Curtis wrote:
>
> > I am looking for a modem recommendation for a 486DX4 100.  It can be
>either
> > ISA or PCI.
>
>   Because a 486 lacks the "horsepower" for a WinModem, I'd steer away from
>PCI.  You *may* be able to find an inexpensive ISA modem that will suit
>you,
>but if you're going to buy new, you might as well insist on v.90 (56K
>standard), and so I'd opt for external over ISA.
>   USR's "Courier" is my preferred "premium" model, but amongst less
>expensive
>modems I've had excellent results with several from "Best Data".




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