It's true, Winmodems have been the worst thing to hit the street since BETA
hit video stores (http://www.m2w.net/Reference/Beta.html for reference
purposes)

I even recomend an external modem, that seems to be best compatible for the
mainstream (95 / 98) and the alternatives (NT & Linux)
--
Doug Lumpkin
PacInfo Internet
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Jim Meagher wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>
> > If you have an old Pentium 100 or slower system, then this should be a
> > concern. BUT.... For modern systems, you will not notice very much
> > difference at all. There will be slight hesitation of 2-4 seconds when
> > initializing the modem and dialing or when disconnecting, but that will
> be
> > all.
>
> I am afraid this is just not the case, as I am involved in tech support
> for an
> ISP, the root of most "I can't connect.." problems is: winmodems.
>
> I don't see how the architecture of the modem can affect an "I can't
> connect..." problem, but since you work with modems on a daily (if not
> hourly) basis, I defer to your experience.
>
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