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". _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://nospin.com/pc/staff.html