----- Original Message -----
From: L.D. Best <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 3:12 PM
Subject: new computers "with modem"
> RJ,
>
> Where did you buy the computer, and what did the information on the
> system say *precisely* ??
Directly from Hewlett Packard's web site: You can order computer and
customize it to your heart's content. The specs said exactly 56K modem; no
mention of it being a win modem. I assumed I was getting a real modem! If I
was fully informed I would have made shure I got a "real" modem.
> If it said "internet ready" then you're SOL cuz wintrash will connect
> and run on the internet.
The words "internet ready" were never used. I must say that wintrash with a
500 mhz processor works quite splendidly. I could get used to it. What
riles me up is the lack of choice. I *want* to be able to browse with
Arachne. I perfer it unless those rare times when I need to actually buy
something on the net. I miss my Pmail for Dos: it was easy on the eyes with
a nice white on blue interface! It's actual mail transport system won't work
under Windows.
> But if it said "complete with modem" they owe you a modem. A modem is a
> device that will allow any OS to do telecommunication.
I think they do owe me one. A nice external one would do fine. Should I
make some noise at HP?
> A "win modem" is not an modem; it is an OS specific hardware add-on that
> cannot work outside the OS it is designed for.
I agree with you there
Rj
