> > >But, the 14.4 Express Modem requires the computer to do much of the > >work of the modem, in otherwords, it is only 'half a modem;. > Therefore > >the 19.2 Global Village should be faster by allowing the duo to use > all > >its power for the online link, and not for the coding/decoding of > the > >data. > ------------------------------------------------------------- > But this is wrong. Both modems are "half a modem", as you put it. > There is > no internal modem for the Duo that's implemented fully in hardware. > This is > why neither model will work without the appropriate software > installed, > unlike a "real" hardware modem which requires no driver.
I have just done a little research and according to a source I consider knowledgable and reliable, it appears that you are indeed correct Mark and I am wrong about the "half a modem" issue with regard to the GV modem. A long time ago I had heard/read that the GV Powerport Mercury for the duo worked the same as a stand-alone external modem and I just assumed it to be true. I see now that it is not true. Therefore, I am guilty of being a "parrot", i.e. not knowing what I was saying, but just repeating it! Well, I think so far it is only my fifth mistake today so I am still feeling pretty good :-) Greg __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
